Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitions: CWP‑8964‑2005 (Raj Kumar Beniwal vs. State of Haryana et al.) and CWP‑17090‑2007 (SK Goel & Ors. vs. State of Haryana et al.).
- Petitioner Raj Kumar Beniwal served as Chief Marketing Enforcement Officer, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, from 15 May 2015, was reinstated on 18 March 2008, and retired on 31 October 2020 upon superannuation.
- The sole issue remaining is the determination of his salary for the period 04 September 2002 to 07 April 2008, which affects his pensionary benefits.
- Learned State counsel expressed no objection to the limited prayer made by the petitioner.
- No counsel appeared for petitioners in the second petition (SK Goel & Ors.).
Final Outcome
- The Court, without commenting on the merits, disposed of both petitions and directed the respondents to decide the claim of the petitioners expeditiously, in accordance with law.
- If the petitioners are found entitled, the respondents must grant the pensionary benefit forthwith.
- If the orders are adverse, they must contain reasons, and the petitioners remain free to seek further legal redress.
- A photocopy of this order shall be placed on the connected file(s).
Topics: Pension, Judicial Order