Vinod Kumar Malik v. National Highways Authority Of India And Others

2023:PHHC:106969-DB

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH Civil Writ Petition No. 17925#2023 (O&M) Date of Decision: 18.08.2023 Vinod Kumar Malik .....Petitioner versus National Highways Authority of India and others .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAVI SHANKER JHA, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN PALLI, JUDGE Present :

Mr. Rajiv Atma Ram, Senior Advocate with Mr. Arjun Partap Atma Ram, Advocate, Ms. Rahat Sekhon, Advocate and Ms. Shreya Kaushik, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ms. Sonia Madan, Advocate for the respondent#NHAI. ****

       The only prayer made by learned senior counsel for the petitioner is that the respondent-NHAI be directed to take a decision on the petitioner's representation (Annexure P-8) regarding grant of compensation for the period during which the Toll Plazas could not be operated by the petitioner on account of farmers agitation. He further submits that the respondent-NHAI has already decided the petitioner's representation in respect of one Toll Plaza.

Learned counsel appearing for the respondent-NHAI, on advance copy, submits that the aforesaid representation filed by the petitioner would be considered and decided by the respondent-authorities in accordance with law within a period of two months. In view of the statements made by learned counsel for the parties and taking the same on record, the petition stands disposed of. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

(RAVI SHANKER JHA) CHIEF JUSTICE (ARUN PALLI) JUDGE 18.08.2023 ravinder Whether speaking/reasoned √Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No√ RAVINDER KUMAR 2023.08.21 11:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.