Punjab Power Corp Petition Dismissed as Infructuous

Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Joginder Singh filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking (i) a writ of certiorari to quash the order dated 25 June 2015 (Annexure P‑4) passed by respondent No.5, and (ii) a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release his pension, gratuity and leave encashment with interest.
• Respondents: Punjab State Power Corporations Ltd. and others.
• Counsel for the petitioner submitted that all retirement benefits (pension, gratuity, leave encashment) had already been released to the petitioner, making the relief sought unnecessary.

Final Outcome

• The Court held the petition to be rendered infructuous as the benefits were already paid and consequently dismissed the petition. No further orders were issued.

Topics: Pension Benefits, Legal Dispute