SURINDER KUMAR vs STATE OF PUNJAB THROUGH THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 114 CWP-15942-2026 Date of decision : 21.05.2026 Surinder Kumar ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Ms. Nikita, Advocate for Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. NAMIT KUMAR J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release the retiral/service benefits of the petitioner including commutation of pension, withheld 25% gratuity, 25% leave encashment and all consequential benefits arising thereof along with interest @ 12% per annum. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievances, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 19.08.2025 (Annexure P-11) to the respondents which is still pending consideration. She 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 representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. S