Kamaljeet Singh v. State of Punjab and Another
Old Pension Scheme (OPS) – Compassionate appointment
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CWP-6898-2026, High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, Jagmohan Bansal J., decided 09.03.2026 (oral). Kamaljit Singh v. State of Punjab and Anr.: writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution seeking benefit of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS); petitioner's father died in harness on 27.11.2003; petitioner appointed Constable on compassionate ground on 05.10.2004 (application dated 11.01.2004, after ban lifted on 31.12.2003); OPS entitlement traced to DGP circular dated 07.01.2025 and amendment to Punjab Civil Service Rules vide notification dated 22.05.2025 covering appointments on or after 01.01.2004 with requests received before that date; petition disposed of with competent authority to consider claim within three months; pending applications disposed of. Keywords: Old Pension Scheme, OPS, compassionate appointment, death in harness, Punjab Civil Service Rules amendment, Articles 226/227.