IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 122 CWP-22392-2026 Date of decision : 22.07.2026 Navdeep Kaur ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Ms. Sonia G. Singh Samber, 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 consider and appoint the petitioner as Clerk in accordance with her eligibility; Punjab Government Compassionate Appointment Policy dated 21.11.2002 (Annexure P-13); and other applicable rules/instructions within a time bound period. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of her grievances, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 17.03.2026 (Annexure P-10) to 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 representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf VINOD KOTHIYAL of respondents No.1 to 3-State. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Shobhit 2026.07.22 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-22392-2026 -2-

Phutela, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.4 & 5. They have no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case. 6. Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondents No.4 & 5 to consider and decide representation dated 17.03.2026 (Annexure P-10) submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner. (NAMIT KUMAR) 22.07.2026 JUDGE kothiyal Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.22 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 122 CWP-22392-2026 Date of decision : 22.07.2026 Navdeep Kaur ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Ms. Sonia G. Singh Samber, 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 consider and appoint the petitioner as Clerk in accordance with her eligibility; Punjab Government Compassionate Appointment Policy dated 21.11.2002 (Annexure P-13); and other applicable rules/instructions within a time bound period. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of her grievances, the petitioner has also submitted representation dated 17.03.2026 (Annexure P-10) to 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 representation, by passing a speaking order, in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf VINOD KOTHIYAL of respondents No.1 to 3-State. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Shobhit 2026.07.22 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-22392-2026 -2-

Phutela, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.4 & 5. They have no objection to the innocuous prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case. 6. Without going into the merits of the case at this stage, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondents No.4 & 5 to consider and decide representation dated 17.03.2026 (Annexure P-10) submitted by the petitioner expeditiously, by passing a speaking order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, preferably within a period of 03 months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Further, the decision taken thereon shall be conveyed to the petitioner. (NAMIT KUMAR) 22.07.2026 JUDGE kothiyal Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No VINOD KOTHIYAL 2026.07.22 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document