DR VIKAS AGGARWAL vs STATE OF PUNJAB

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 119 CWP-13331-2026 Date of decision: 01.05.2026 Dr. Vikas Aggarwal .....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present : Mr. Sahil Khunger, 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 a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to immediately release the 9-year ACP benefits to the petitioner with effect from 16.07.2021 as approved, vide order dated 17.12.2021 (Annexure P-1), along with arrears from 16.07.2021 till the date of realisation, with interest @ 12% per annum on the delayed payments. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievances, the petitioner served a legal notice dated 26.02.2026 (Annexure P-7) upon 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 m