Jaspreet Kaur & ANR. v. State Of Punjab & ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP No. 18167 of 2017 Date of decision :15.02.2018 Jaspreet Kaur & anr.

....Petitioners V/s State of Punjab & ors.

....Respondent BEFORE : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA

Present:

Mr. H.S. Brar, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Vikas Mohan Gupta, Addl. A.G. Punjab.

Mr. Aman Sharma, Advocate for respondent no. 4. Mr. H.K. Aurora, Advocate for respondent no. 7. RAJAN GUPTA J.

Prayer made in this petition is for direction in the nature of mandamus to initiate legal action against owner of the property in question for illegal conversion/construction into a religious place without prior approval of the authorities. It has been urged before the court that petitioners are residents of locality meant for residential purpose for more than 50 years. There are four temples in the area. However, another property, specification whereof are given in the petition, has been converted into a religious place in an unauthorized manner. According to counsel for the petitioners, violations of this nature are creating problems for the residents of the locality. Thus, same needs to be removed. Petition is disposed of with the direction that respondents no. 5 to 7 shall examine the grievance of the petitioners and submit a report within one month. They may also apprise the court whether Committee Ajay Kumar 2018.02.15 15:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

constituted vide order dated 23.12.2016 passed in COCP No. 724 of 2016 is conducting the proceedings as per the direction given therein. Disposed of. February 15, 2018 (RAJAN GUPTA) Ajay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No Ajay Kumar 2018.02.15 15:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document