Darshan Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CWP-8809-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 23.03.2026 Darshan Singh ... Petitioner

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State of Punjab and Others ... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present :

Ms. Siddhi Blai, Advocate for Mr. Manjot Gujral, Advocate for the petitioner. (through hybrid mode).

ALKA SARIN, J. (Oral) 1.

Prayer in the present writ petition is for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos.2 and 3 to decide the representation given by the petitioner to the Deputy Commissioner, SAS Nagar, which has further been marked to District Development and Panchayat Officer (DDPO), SAS Nagar to take action after enquiry. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner states that she would be satisfied if the present petition is disposed off with a direction to the official respondents to take requisite action on the representation, after due enquiry. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. Aftab Singh Khara, Sr. DAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 4.

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In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the JITENDER KUMAR 2026.03.24 14:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CWP-8809-2026 -2petitioner, the present writ petition is disposed off with a direction to the DDPO concerned to enquire into the matter as directed by the Deputy Commissioner and take action as required after requisite enquiry in accordance with law. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed off. ( ALKA SARIN ) JUDGE 23.03.2026 jk ( RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI ) JUDGE NOTE: Whether speaking/non-speaking: Speaking Whether reportable: YES/NO JITENDER KUMAR 2026.03.24 14:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh