Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Raj Singh, seeking a writ of mandamus under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution to regularize his services and obtain all consequential benefits from the respondents.
  • Respondents: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and others.
  • The petitioner had earlier submitted a representation dated 15 April 2026 (Annexure P‑4) to PSPCL, which remained pending.
  • Counsel for the petitioner requested the court to direct the respondents to consider and decide the representation in a time‑bound manner.
  • Respondent’s counsel, Mr. P.K. Chugh, accepted notice on behalf of PSPCL and raised no objection to the prayer.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the petition without delving into its merits.
  • It directed respondent No.3/competent authority of PSPCL to consider and decide the representation dated 15 April 2026 expeditiously.
  • The decision must be communicated to the petitioner via a speaking (reasoned) order after affording him an opportunity of hearing.
  • The speaking order should be passed preferably within three months from the date the certified copy of this order is received, and the decision thereafter conveyed to the petitioner.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Public Sector Employment