HARJIT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

126 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-15586-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 25.05.2026 Harjit Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Pawan Kumar Goklaney, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Pratibha Bali, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Rehatbir Singh Mann, Advocate for respondent No.3. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents to release the interest @ 9% on the delayed payment of deposit of Provident Fund, in view of the applicable instructions. Mr. Rehatbir Singh Mann, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.3 and file Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. The Registry is directed to tag the same at appropriate place. Learned counsel for the petitioner wishes to withdraw the present petition with liberty to file a fresh petition with better particulars. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 25.05.2026 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOH