Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Vinod Kumar and others, appointed as Heavy Passenger Transport Vehicle (HPTV) drivers by the State of Haryana after a duly advertised selection process.
- Respondents: State of Haryana and other government officials.
- Petition seeks a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to regularize the services of the petitioners, who have continuously worked for more than ten years.
- The petitioners filed a demand notice on 04‑05‑2016 (Annexure P‑6) and requested the court to consider their claim.
Court Reasoning
- The Court, after hearing counsel, refrains from expressing any opinion on the merits or entitlement of the petitioners.
- It emphasizes that the competent authority must make an independent decision in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
- The Court directs the respondents to consider and decide the petition within three months from the date a certified copy of this order is received.
Final Outcome
- The High Court issues a mandamus directing the State of Haryana to regularize the services of the petitioners and to render a decision within three months of receipt of the certified order.
- No determination on the petitioners’ entitlement is made; the matter is left to the competent authority under existing rules.
Topics: Legal; Employment Regularization