#Haryana Civil Services Rules

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that even statutorily entitled Assured Career Progression (ACP) benefits can be denied if the employee fails to claim them within a reasonable timeframe. The judgment underscores that delay and laches override substantive rights, affecting retired employees seeking pensionary adjustments based on belated ACP claims.

Employees regularized under the 2003 Haryana Civil Services policy are entitled to second Assured Career Progression (ACP) benefits regardless of pending litigation on the 2014 policy. The Punjab & Haryana HC ruled that withholding ACP benefits violates Articles 14 and 16, mandating unconditional payment with 12% interest and arrears from 01.10.2019 for affected employees.