Simrandeep Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS

CWP No.8925 of 2022

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. 8925 of 2022 Date of Decision: 29.04.2022 Simrandeep Singh ......... Petitioners

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State of Punjab and ors.

......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present:- Mr.R.S. Ghuman, Advocate for petitioner. **** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J.

Present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, inter-alia, for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to decide the representation dated 09.04.2022 (P-5) within some specified period.

Notice of motion to that limited extent.

Ms. Maloo Chahal, DAG, Punjab, who is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents, and raises no objection against the innocuous prayer of the petitioner. In view of the agreed stand taken by both sides, but without going into the merits of the controversy, this writ petition is disposed off with direction to respondent No.2- The Principal Secretary, Water Resources, Punjab, to consider and decide the representation dated 09.04.2022 (P-5) in accordance with law by passing a reasoned order within a period of 01 (one) week, positively, from the receipt of certified copy of this order. SANJAY GUPTA 2022.04.29 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -1-

CWP No.8925 of 2022 Needless to say that in case there is a failure on the part of competent authority, petitioner would be at liberty to move an appropriate application for revival of this writ petition and the same shall be considered as per law.

29.04.2022 ( MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU ) sanjay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SANJAY GUPTA 2022.04.29 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -2-