CWP-15213-1999(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH *** CWP-15213-1999(O&M) Date of decision : 09.07.2026 M/s R.C. Sood & Company Ltd. and another ... Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Mr. Rajesh Lamba, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr.Deepak Bhardwaj, Addl. A. G. Haryana. Mr.Anil Chawla, Advocate for respondent no.5. VIKAS BAHL, J.(ORAL) 1. This is a Civil Writ Petition under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the exemption granted in favour of respondent no.7 under Section 23 of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975. Other prayers have also been made in the writ petition. 2. Learned State counsel has very fairly submitted that in pursuance of the directions given by the Hon’ble supreme Court in the case of M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India and others, reported as 2018(4) R.C. R. DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.07.10 09:37 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment CWP-15213-1999(O&M) 2 (Civil) 842, unauthorised constructions have already been demolished. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that in view of the same, the present petition be disposed of but liberty be granted to the petitioners to revive the same in case any cause still survives. 4. Ordered accordingly. (VIKAS BAHL) JUDGE (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE July 09, 2026. Davinder Kumar Whether speaking / reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.07.10 09:37 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment