MAHABIR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS

168 2026 PHHC 084941 Beeeaiee paler ahs soe IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17356-2026 Decided On: 27.05.2026 MAHABIR SINGH ..--PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Mr. Ketan Antil, Advocate for the petitioner SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J. (ORAL) KEK 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to release the entire salary for the period from 01.07.2022 to 31.12.2022 i.e. pending amount of Rs.42,078/- along with interest @ 18% per annum till the actual realization. 2. Notice of motion. 3. Ms. Mayuri Lakhanpal Kalia, DAG Haryana, having been served with an advance copy of petition, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent/State and assures the Court that the legal notice dated 22.12.2025 (Annexure P-1) shall be decided, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. CWP-17356-2026 -2- 4. In view of the above, without adverting to the merits of the case, respondent/competent authority is directed to decide the legal notice dated 22.12.2025 (Annexure P-