In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh C.W.P. No. 19184 of 2006 Date of Decision: 05.12.2006 Mukandi Ram …Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and another …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. KUMAR HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.S. BEDI PRESENT: Mr. Virender Kumar, Advocate, for the petitioner. JUDGMENT M.M. KUMAR, J. (Oral) The petitioner has filed the instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution for commanding the respondents to release his retiral dues viz. gratuity, leave encashment, GIS etc. along with interest on the delayed payment. It is claimed that the petitioner was retired from service on 31.5.2003 on attaining the age of superannuation, however, till date his retiral benefits have not been released. In this regard, he has also sent a legal notice to the respondents on 28.8.2006 (P-2), which is pending consideration of the respondents. C.W.P. No. 19184 of 2006 In view of above, 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 28.8.2006 (P-2) sent by the petitioner and decide the same expeditiously preferably within a period of two months from the date a certified copy of this order is presented to them. If the claim of the petitioner is found to be meritorious and decided in his favour then the benefits accruing to him shall be released within a further period of two months thereafter. 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) December 5, 2006 JUDGE Pkapoor 2