In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh C.W.P. No. 16752 of 2006 Date of Decision: 6.11.2006 Ex. Sep. Sukhwinder Singh …Petitioner Versus Union of India & others …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. KUMAR HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.S. BEDI PRESENT: Mr. R.S. Malhotra, Advocate, for the petitioner. 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 release pensionary benefits and pension to the petitioner. It is appropriate to mention that for release of pension by setting aside award of punishment, the petitioner has preferred a statutory appeal, dated 24.1.2005 (P-2), which is pending consideration of 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 statutory appeal, dated 24.1.2005 (P-2) preferred by the petitioner and C.W.P. No. 16752 of 2006 decide the same expeditiously preferably within a period of two months from the date a certified copy of this order is presented to them. It shall be appreciated if a speaking order is passed. If the claim of the petitioner is found to be meritorious and decided in his favour then the benefit accruing to him shall be disbursed 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) November 6, 2006 JUDGE Pkapoor 2