113 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-5324-2005 (O&M) Date of Decision: 26.08.2026 Maj. Sudhir Mittal ......Petitioner Vs. The Union of India and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Senior Panel Counsel, for the respondents. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. On the last date of hearing, since there was no representation on behalf of the parties, Registry was directed to issue notice to the parties as well as their counsel for the date fixed. 2. As per the office report, notice issued to the petitioner has been received back served. 3. Today also, despite service, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. 4. In view of the above, this Court is now left with no other option but to dismiss the present writ petition for want of prosecution. 5. Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution. 6. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 26.08.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.09.01 11:34 I agree to specified portions of this document