Harjit Kaur And ORS v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP No.12787 of 2020 (O&M) Date of Decision: August 26, 2020 Harjit Kaur and others

...Petitioners

VERSUS

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.N.SATYANARAYANA HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI

Present:

Mr.Raj Kaushik, Advocate, for the petitioner.

**** S.N.SATYANARAYANA, J.

This writ petition is filed seeking direction in the nature of mandamus to respondents to release the land of the petitioner which was acquired vide notification No.8/20/88-5/TE(1)/1469-73 dated 24.03.1994. In the writ petition itself, the petitioner has clearly admitted that possession is taken and in spite of that, the land is not used for any other project. Hence, after 26 years, the petitioners have come with this writ petition seeking release of the land.

Notice of motion.

Mr.Abhaypal Singh Gill, AAG, Punjab, voluntary takes notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. Ms.Puneet Sekhon, Senior Govt. counsel, Union of India voluntary takes notice of respondent No.4. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the record. VINEET GULATI 2020.08.27 12:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh When we noticed that this is a frivolous litigation which is filed

CWP No.12787 of 2020 -2without having any legal right to seek such relief, then learned counsel for the petitioners gracefully submitted that he would like to withdraw the petition. His submission is placed on record and this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn.

(S.N.SATYANARAYANA) JUDGE (ARCHANA PURI) JUDGE August 26, 2020 Vgulati Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No VINEET GULATI 2020.08.27 12:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh