IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH C.W.P. No. 11731 of 2008 Date of Decision: July 11, 2008 Didar Singh and another …Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. KUMAR HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SABINA Present: Mr. Raj Kumar Garg, Advocate, for the petitioners. M.M. KUMAR, J. This petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to decide representation of the petitioners, dated 10.1.2008 (P-2) in respect of grant of half pay leave, which is stated to have been given to other similarly situated persons, who retired from the Education Department, Punjab. Without going into the merits of the case, we deem it just and appropriate to direct respondent No. 2 to take cognizance of the representation, dated 10.1.2008 (P-2) sent by the petitioners and decide the same expeditiously preferably within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. If the claim of the petitioners is found to be meritorious and decided in their C.W.P. No. 11731 of 2008 favour then the benefit accruing to them shall be disbursed within two weeks thereafter. It shall be appreciated if a speaking order is passed. Petition stands disposed of in the above terms. (M.M. KUMAR) JUDGE (SABINA) July 11, 2008 JUDGE Pkapoor 2