Pankaj Bhanot And ORS. v. State Of Punjab And ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** IOIN-1-CWP-13073-2007 in/and CWP-13073-2007 Date of Decision: 21.01.2026 PANKAJ BHANOT AND ORS.

...Petitioners

Vs.

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL Present:- None for the petitioners Mr. Arun Jindal, Addl. A.G. Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioners through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking setting aside of letter dated 06.08.2007 whereby Department of Rural Development and Panchayat granted approval to Gram Panchayat to levy transit fee/tax upon the vehicles moving through the roads passing through the limits of Gram Panchayat. 2.

On 23.08.2007, notice of motion was issued and operation of impugned order was stayed. By order dated 03.11.2008, interim order was modified. It was clarified that any payment made towards toll tax will be subject to the decision of this writ petition. 3.

Learned State counsel has submitted that toll tax was not levied after two years, thus, petition has rendered infructuous. 4.

There was no representation of the petitioners on 04.09.2025 as well as on 26.09.2025 and even today there is no representation. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.01.22 12:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

IOIN-1-CWP-13073-2007 in/and CWP-13073-2007 -25.

In the wake of afore-stated factual and legal position, the petition stands disposed of with liberty to petitioners to move an appropriate application within three months from today, if cause survives. 6.

Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE (AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL) JUDGE January 21, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.01.22 12:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document