Chander Mohan And Others v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17150-2026 Date of Decision: 27.05.2026 Chander Mohan and others ....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS SURI ----

Present:

Mr. Manpreet Singh Longia, Advocate and Mr. Saurabh Bahmani, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Akhil Kamra, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. **** SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

By referring to Section 17 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995, (for short, 'the Act of 1995'), counsel for the petitioners has contended that in case essential services to the apartments are withdrawn or withheld by the promoter, residents can file an application under subSection 2 of Section 17 of the Act of 1995. Counsel submits that such an application, Annexure P-1, was moved before the competent authority i.e. SDM, S.A.S Nagar (Mohali), however, he has refused to accept it. 2.

Advance copy of the petition has been served upon the official respondents.

VARINDER PRASHAD 2026.05.30 14:23 I attest to the accuracy of this document PHHC

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Mr. Akhil Kamra, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of official respondents and upon instructions from Ms. Damanpreet Kaur, P.C.S, SDM, S.A.S Nagar (Mohali), he states that in case, an application is submitted in the office of SDM, S.A.S Nagar (Mohali) within a period of one week from today, it shall be duly considered and decided. 4.

In view of the statement made by State counsel, writ petition is disposed of.

(SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE (VIKAS SURI) May 27, 2026 JUDGE Varinder Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

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