Bhola Singh v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CWP-17043-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 27.05.2026 Bhola Singh ... Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab & Ors ... Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present :

Mr. Rohit Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. ALKA SARIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the official respondents to carry out the demarcation of the panchayat land comprised in Khasra Nos.252(0-10), 262 (0-11) of Village Bahadurpur, District Sangrur.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner would contend that despite the representation dated 29.04.2026 (Annexure P-4) having been submitted to respondent No.2 - Director, Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, Punjab - for immediate action for removal of illegal encroachment/illegal possession, no action has been taken so far. 3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. Aman Dhir, DAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 5/State.

5.

In view of the limited prayer, the present writ petition is disposed off with a direction to respondent No.2 - Director, Department of Rural YOGESH SHARMA 2026.05.29 10:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

Chandigarh

CWP-17043-2026 (O&M) Development and Panchayats, Punjab - to ensure that the demarcation is carried out within a period of one month from today, in accordance with law. 6.

Disposed off accordingly. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed off.

( ALKA SARIN ) JUDGE 27.05.2026 Yogesh Sharma ( RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI ) JUDGE NOTE: Whether speaking/non-speaking: Speaking Whether reportable: YES/NO YOGESH SHARMA 2026.05.29 10:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

Chandigarh