CWP-16228 CWP-16346 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (131 + 135) 1. CWP-16228 Gurwinder Kaur State of Punjab 2. CWP-16346 Talvir Singh State of Punjab and others CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. Constitution of India, prayer is made for issuance of a respondents No.2 and 3, to consider and decide the application(s) dated 04.11.2019 (Annexure P a small size bus on the rural route, i.e. Dhuri to Barnala, in accordance with Chapter V of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 read with Clause 3E 16228-2026 and 16346-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ) 16228-2026 Gurwinder Kaur Versus State of Punjab and others 16346-2026 Talvir Singh Versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Satinder Pal Singh Dhanesar, Advocate for the petitioner(s) in both the cases. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(ORAL) Through the instant writ petition(s), cast under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, prayer is made for issuance of a respondents No.2 and 3, to consider and decide the application(s) dated 04.11.2019 (Annexure P-2), respectively, for grant of stage carriage permit for a small size bus on the rural route, i.e. Dhuri to Barnala, in accordance with Chapter V of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 read with Clause 3E 2026 and 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of Decision : 22.05.2026 …Petitioner Versus ...Respondents …Petitioner Versus ...Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI Satinder Pal Singh Dhanesar, Advocate for the petitioner(s) in both the cases. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. Through the instant writ petition(s), cast under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, prayer is made for issuance of a mandamus, upon the respondents No.2 and 3, to consider and decide the application(s) dated for grant of stage carriage permit for a small size bus on the rural route, i.e. Dhuri to Barnala, in accordance with Chapter V of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 read with Clause 3E of the Punjab Through the instant writ petition(s), cast under Article 226 of the , upon the respondents No.2 and 3, to consider and decide the application(s) dated for grant of stage carriage permit for a small size bus on the rural route, i.e. Dhuri to Barnala, in accordance with of the Punjab MANPREET SINGH 2026.05.26 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-16228 CWP-16346 Transport Scheme, 2018/2019 legal notice dated 05.05.2026 (Annexure P 2. 3. the respondents/State, and waives services. from Dr. Poonampreet Kaur, PCS, Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Patiala, submits that he has no objection, in case, a the authorities concerned, to decide 4. been made by the petitioner mandamus upon the respondent 05.05.2026 (Annexure P petitioners. 5. weeks, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 6. 7. forthwith, for its compliance. 8. May 22, 2026 Manpreet 16228-2026 and 16346-2026 Transport Scheme, 2018/2019, which is pending adjudication, des legal notice dated 05.05.2026 (Annexure P-4) Notice of motion. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents/State, and waives services. from Dr. Poonampreet Kaur, PCS, Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, submits that he has no objection, in case, a uthorities concerned, to decide the legal notice (supra). In view of the above, since a bona fide been made by the petitioner, this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a upon the respondents No.2 and 3 05.05.2026 (Annexure P-4), after providing due opportunity of hearing to the The exercise (supra), shall be carried out within a period of weeks, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Disposed of accordingly. Copy of this order be conveyed forthwith, for its compliance. Photocopy of this order be placed on the connected case file. , 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2026 and 2 , which is pending adjudication, despite the 4), duly served. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents/State, and waives services. On instructions imparted to him from Dr. Poonampreet Kaur, PCS, Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, submits that he has no objection, in case, a mandamus is passed upon the legal notice (supra). bona fide and innocuous prayer has this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a and 3, to decide the legal notice dated iding due opportunity of hearing to the The exercise (supra), shall be carried out within a period of eight weeks, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Copy of this order be conveyed to the respondents No.2 and 3 Photocopy of this order be placed on the connected case file. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No the Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of On instructions imparted to him from Dr. Poonampreet Kaur, PCS, Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, is passed upon has this Court deems it fit and appropriate to pass a legal notice dated iding due opportunity of hearing to the eight and 3, MANPREET SINGH 2026.05.26 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment