Kulwant Singh v. Union Of India And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH



CWP No.22473 of 2023 Date of Decision:17.10.2023 Kulwant Singh ....Petitioner vs.

Union of India and another ....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL

Present:

Mr. Pushp Jain, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Karan Kumar Jund, Central Govt. Counsel for the Union of India *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

On 06.10.2023, following order was passed by this Court:- "The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of Constitution of India is seeking directions to issue passport.

The petitioner was issued passport which he lost on 02.11.2022. The petitioner lodged DDR dated 04.11.2022 at Police Station Jhunir, District Mansa. On 10.07.2023, the petitioner applied for re-issuance of passport. The petitioner, in the meantime, found his lost passport, however, respondent has informed the petitioner that old passport cannot be used because it has been made inoperative.

Mr. Karan Kumar Jund, Central Govt.

Counsel, who on advance notice is present in Court, seeks time to get instructions.

PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.10.17 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP No.22473 of 2023 -2- 2023:PHHC:134878 Adjourned to 17.10.2023."

2.

Learned counsel for Union of India, at the outset, submits that application of the petitioner is under active consideration and an appropriate order would be passed within four weeks after granting opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner agrees to the aforesaid arrangement.

4.

In the wake of statements of both sides, the petition stands disposed of.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 17.10.2023 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.10.17 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment