In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh C.W.P. No. 15138 of 2006 Date of Decision: September 21, 2006 Rulda Ram and others …Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. KUMAR HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.S. BEDI PRESENT: Mr. Manoj Kumar Sangwan, Advocate, for the petitioners. JUDGMENT M.M. KUMAR, J. (Oral) This petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the case of the petitioners for promotion to the post of Head Master (High School) from the post of Head Master (Middle School) in the 20 percent quota of reservation for Scheduled Castes from the date it was due for all intents and purposes. A further direction has been sought to the respondents to fix the seniority of the petitioners in the cadre of Head Masters (High Schools) from the due date will all consequential benefits. CWP No. 15138 of 2006 For the relief claimed in the instant petition, the petitioners have already sent a legal notice, dated 3.8.2006 (P-6) to the respondents. Without going into the merits of the case, we deem it just and appropriate to direct the respondents to take cognizance of the legal notice, dated 3.8.2006 (P-6) sent by the petitioners and decide the same expeditiously preferably within a period of four months from the date a certified copy of this order is presented to them. It shall be appreciated if a speaking order is passed. Petition stands disposed of in the above terms. (M.M. KUMAR) JUDGE (M.M.S. BEDI) September 21, 2006 JUDGE Pkapoor 2