Surjit Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Others

CWP-32942-2024 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-32942-2024 Date of Decision: 01.07.2026 Surjit Kaur and another

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: - Mr. Surinder Thakur, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Gunjan Mehta, Additional Advocate General, Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1.

The petitioners through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking direction to respondents to pay compensation with respect to their land comprised in Khasra Nos.67//23/1, 67//23/2, 67//22/3, 76//3/2, 67//23/3 pertaining to village Purhiran, Hadbast No.251, Tehsil and District Hoshiarpur.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that respondentState has acquired their afore-stated land, however, no compensation till date has been paid despite expiry of 3 decades. The grievance of the petitioners, at this stage, would be redressed if respondent-State is directed to consider their claim in accordance with law.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

Mr. Gunjan Mehta, Additional Advocate General, Punjab, who on advance notice is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and waives service. He assures the Court that competent MOHIT KUMAR 2026.07.01 16:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.

CWP-32942-2024 -2authority would look into petitioners' grievance and address the same by passing a speaking order in accordance with law within 6 months from today.

5.

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

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 01.07.2026 Mohit Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHIT KUMAR 2026.07.01 16:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.