Gurpreet K preet Kaur v. Gaurav Y

3/T). Learned counsel for the State refers refers to paras 2 and 3 of the Speak Speaking Order dated 02.1.2026 (Annexure exure R-1/T), which reads as follows : llows :- “xxx xxx

2. In compliance wi e with the orders of the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana H na High Court, vide this office order No.: 331-40/C 40/Confidential SB-4 dated

10.01.2024 the petition itioner Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur has been offered an appoint ointment as Clerk in the Police Department, Punjab, in b, in the pay scale of *3120- 5160/- (initial pay ay ₹3220/-) effective

22.02.2002 (the benefit nefit for the intervening period shall be purely notiona ional) and posted as a Clerk in the Intelligence Wing, ing, Punjab, SAS Nagar. This female employee submi ubmitted her joining report for duty at Intellig elligence Wing, Punjab, on

11.01.2024 for-noon. on. She has also passed the Punjabi type test on 20 n 20.02.2025 as per the service conditions mentioned in ed in the appointment letter.

3. Mrs. Gurpreet K et Kaur, Clerk (CNR Number: 1265-A), is placed as as a Junior Assistant at par with her to a Junior e ior employee w.e.f. 30.03.2012 (Financial Benefits fro from the date of passing the Typing Test dated 20.0

20.02.2025) in the pay scale of 10300-34800 + 3600 600 Grade Pay, subject the following conditions: - - Seniority of

1. If there is a List/Mutual Se employee based Administrative r placement will be e is any change in the Seniority female sed on any Court decision or ve requirement her case for ill be reconsidered. VIJAY ASIJA 2026.01.12 18.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP-5838-2025 (O & M) 3

2. Due to cha will be made wi the concerned em change in Seniority recovery e without giving any notice to d employee.” Learned State counsel has furt as further refers to paras 2 and 3 of the Spea e Speaking Order of even date (Anne (Annexure R-2/T), which read as - follows :- “xxx xxx

2. In compliance wi e with the orders of the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana H na High Court, vide this office order No.: 331-40/C 40/Confidential SA-4 dated

10.01.2024 the petition itioner Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur has been offered an appoint ointment as Clerk in the Police Department, Punjab, in b, in the pay scale of ₹3120- 5160/- (initial pay ay ₹3220/-) effective

22.02.2002 (the benefit nefit for the intervening period shall be purely notiona ional) and posted as a Clerk in the Intelligence Wing, ing, Punjab, SAS Nagar. This female employee submi ubmitted her joining report for duty at Intellig elligence Wing, Punjab, on

11.01.2024 forenoon. on. She has also passed the Punjabi type test on 20 n 20.02.2025 as per the service conditions mentioned in ed in the appointment letter.

3. As per the paragr ragraph-3(C) and paragraph-3 (D) instructions issued ued by the Finance Department vide its notification N n No: 7/60/2006-5PP.1/15963 dated 03.11.2006, Smt. Smt. Gurpreet Kaur, Clerk, is hereby approved for a or availing benefits under the ACP scheme after comp completing 4 years and 9 years of service in the cadre adre of Clerk, is granted after getting its vetted from t om the Controller, Finance and Accounts, CPO, Punjab unjab, as per the details given below:- Sr. Date of Bene enefit under Benefit under 9 VIJAY ASIJA 2026.01.12 18.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP-5838-2025 (O & M) 4 No.

1. 4 ye years ACP joining as Clerk 01.11.2006 22.02.2002 01.11 (Inclu (Including the benefit of the b increment with higher 3120 3120-6000/- rupees) (Financial (Fina benefit from the date of passing typing 20.02.2025) 20.02 ACP scheme 22.02.2011 (Including benefit of one increment with higher pay scale 3330-6200/- rupees, revised pay scale 5910- 20200+2000 Grade (Financial benefit from the date of passing the typing test 20.02.2025) Pay) This female em employee is being given placement as Junior A or Assistant equivalent to her Junior Employee on the date 30.03.2012. Therefore, the female e le employee's benefit under 14 years ACP scheme, a e, as advised by the Finance Department, which was was received through a letter from the Home Departm partment dated 29.11.2018, will be considered after the the Junior Assistant's pay is to be fixed.” Further reference has been m een made to paras 2 to 4 of the Speaking O king Order of even date (Annexure R ure R-3/T) as follows :- “xxx xxx

2. In compliance wi e with the orders of the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana H na High Court, vide this office order No.: 331-40/C 40/Confidential SA-4 dated

10.01.2024 the petition itioner Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur has been offered an appoint ointment as Clerk in the Police Department, Punjab, i b, in the pay scale of 3120- 5160/- (initial pay ay ₹3220/-) effective

22.02.2002 (the benefit nefit for the intervening period shall be purely notiona ional) and posted as a Clerk in VIJAY ASIJA 2026.01.12 18.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP-5838-2025 (O & M) 5 the Intelligence Wing, ing, Punjab, SAS Nagar. This female employee submi ubmitted her joining report for duty at Intellig elligence Wing, Punjab, on

11.01.2024 for-noon. on. She has also passed the Punjabi type test on 20 n 20.02.2025 as per the service conditions mentioned in ed in the appointment letter.

3. Mrs. Gurpreet eet Kaur, Junior Assistant (Seniority No. 1265-A) A) is promoted to the post of Senior Assistant at t at the equivalent of Junior employee w.e.f. 17.05

7.05.2021 (financial benefits w.e.f. 20.02.2025 after after passing the typing test) under Punjab Police lice Clerical Service (State Service Class-3) Ru Rules-1960, Punjab Civil Services l (General and Common Services Conditions) (Second Am d Amendment) Rules-2015, and Punjab Civil Services (R es (Revised Pay) Rules 2021 at the Matrix Level-11 (P 1 (Pay Scale 38,500-1,22,700/- INR) as shown in the Sc e Schedule.

4. This promotion is granted under following conditions:- This prom 1. the date of assum 2. The prom as per the policy Government in ac dated 19.10.2006 Court regarding Amendment. If there is 3. list based on an due to adminis promotion may b If the vaca 4. Assistant decrea employee will be without any notic 5. The promo be subject to the 10015/2023 pend ” Court of India.” romotion will be effective from suming the duties of the post. romotion may be reconsidered olicy determined by the Punjab in accordance with the decision .2006 of the Hon'ble Supreme ding the 85th Constitutional e is any change in the seniority any decision of the Court or inistrative requirements, the ay be reconsidered. vacancy in the cadre of Senior creases for any reason, the ll be reverted to the lower post otice. romotion of this employee will the final decision in SLP No: pending in the Hon'ble Supreme VIJAY ASIJA 2026.01.12 18.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP-5838-2025 (O & M) 6 Learned counsel for the State State submits that in view of the aforementio mentioned compliance, nothing surviv survives in the present petition. Copy of the aforesaid Speaki peaking Orders dated 02.1.2026 (Annexures exures R-1/T to R-3/T) produced by ed by the learned counsel for the respondent ndents-State are taken on record. Cop d. Copies thereof are supplied to learned cou ed counsel for the petitioner. Registr egistry to tag/paginate the same at appropri propriate place in the paper-book. Learned counsel for the petiti petitioner submits that since the Writ Court Court order dated 27.7.2023 (Annexu nnexure P-1) has been complied with while while passing the Speaking Orders d ders dated 02.1.2026 (Annexures R-1/T to R T to R-3/T) by the respondent-authori uthority, nothing survives in the present con nt contempt petition and the same may e may be disposed of. In view of the above noted noted facts and the submissions made by l by learned counsel for the petitio petitioner, the present contempt petition is ion is disposed of. Rule stands discharged. Pending application(s), if any, if any, shall stands disposed of. ary 09, 2026 January 0 Vijay Asija Whether spea Whether Repo r speaking/reasoned Yes / No r Reportable Yes / No ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE VIJAY ASIJA 2026.01.12 18.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document