BALJIT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 127 CWP-17233-2026 Date of decision : 27.05.2026 Baljit Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Mohit Vashishat, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release his pending retiral benefits along with interest @ 18% per annum for the period of delayed payment. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievances, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 12.05.2026 (Annexure P-7) 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 restricted to respondents No.1 to 3 only at this stage. 4. Mr. Swapan Shorey, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3.