BALBIR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 118 CWP-15969-2026 Date of decision : 21.05.2026 Balbir Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Gagneshwar Walia, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release the regular pension and commuted pension along with interest @ 18% per annum on the delayed payment of the said benefits and to pay interest on delayed payment of retiral benefits i.e. Provident Fund, Gratuity and Leave Encashment. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievances, the petitioner has also served legal notice dated 03.03.2026 (Annexure P-2) to the respondents which is still pending consideration. He further submits that at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied, if appropriate directions are issued to the respondents to consider and decide the said legal notice, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Siddharth Sa