CWP-25521-2026 (O&M) -1- 143 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-25521-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 13.08.2026 Hori Lal ......Petitioner Vs. Union Territory, Chandigarh and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: Mr. Mukesh Singla, Advocate, and Mr. Rajinder Yadav, Advocate, for the petitioner. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 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 consider and decide the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3). 2. Notice of motion. 3. On asking of the Court, Mr. Anmol Pratap Singh Mann, Additional Standing Counsel and Mr. Anmol Puri, Junior Panel Counsel, accept notice on behalf of the respondents and submit that the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner shall be decided within a period of three weeks. 4. In view of above, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and decide the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner by passing a speaking order within a period of three weeks from today. VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.08.14 18:54 I agree to specified portions of this document CWP-25521-2026 (O&M) -2-

5. It is made clear that if the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3) is not decided within a period of three weeks from today, costs of Rs.50,000/- shall be imposed upon the official(s), who are responsible for not deciding the legal notice dated 30.12.2025. The said cost shall be deducted from the salary of the concerned/responsible official(s). 6. Registry is directed to send a copy of this order to all the respondents for necessary compliance. 7. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 13.08.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.08.14 18:54 I agree to specified portions of this document

CWP-25521-2026 (O&M) -1- 143 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-25521-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 13.08.2026 Hori Lal ......Petitioner Vs. Union Territory, Chandigarh and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: Mr. Mukesh Singla, Advocate, and Mr. Rajinder Yadav, Advocate, for the petitioner. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 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 consider and decide the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3). 2. Notice of motion. 3. On asking of the Court, Mr. Anmol Pratap Singh Mann, Additional Standing Counsel and Mr. Anmol Puri, Junior Panel Counsel, accept notice on behalf of the respondents and submit that the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner shall be decided within a period of three weeks. 4. In view of above, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and decide the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3) submitted by the petitioner by passing a speaking order within a period of three weeks from today. VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.08.14 18:54 I agree to specified portions of this document CWP-25521-2026 (O&M) -2-

5. It is made clear that if the legal notice dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-3) is not decided within a period of three weeks from today, costs of Rs.50,000/- shall be imposed upon the official(s), who are responsible for not deciding the legal notice dated 30.12.2025. The said cost shall be deducted from the salary of the concerned/responsible official(s). 6. Registry is directed to send a copy of this order to all the respondents for necessary compliance. 7. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 13.08.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.08.14 18:54 I agree to specified portions of this document