BALWINDER SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER

1 CWP-13490 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-13490 of 2026 Date of decision: 12.05.2026 Balwinder Singh ….Petitioner versus State of Punjab and another ….Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. A.S. Nirmaan, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Swapan Shorey, DAG, Punjab. NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of this Court under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner for appointment to the post of Physical Education Lecturer in the light of high merit (72.125 marks) secured by him in the selection process initiated vide advertisement dated 21.10.2006 (Annexure P-1) and to grant the petitioner notional appointment, continuity of service and all consequential benefits (including seniority) with effect from the date candidates lower in merit to the petitioner were appointed, in terms of judgment of this Court dated 13.08.2008 passed in CWP-19688 of 2006 (Annexure P-4). RAVINDER SINGH 2026.05.19 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment 2 CWP-13490 of 2026