CWP-17217 106 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA M/s Sai Pharmacy State of Punjab and others CORAM: Present: DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA, J. (Oral) 1. issuance of a writ in the nature of No.3 to renew/revalidate the retail sale drug licences of the firm of the petitioner in by respondent No.2 in the 2. submits that the petitioner was issued licence for retail sale drug in the year 2020. The licence issued to the petitioner was cancelled vide order dated 23.12.2024 against the abovesaid order, an appeal was filed by the petitioner which was partly allowed subject to some conditions. He further submits that the retail sale drug licence of the petitioner thereafter, the petitioner had applied online for renewal of retail sale drug licence. Learned counsel submits that in spite of the fact that the petitioner had filed an application for renewal of retail sale drug 17217-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of decision : M/s Sai Pharmacy Versus State of Punjab and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH Mr. Divyansh Vats, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA, J. (Oral) In the present writ petition, the petitioner issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondent renew/revalidate the retail sale drug licences of the firm of the petitioner in light of the order dated 10.07.2025 (Annexure P by respondent No.2 in the appeal filed by the petitioner. Learned counsel appearing submits that the petitioner was issued licence for retail sale drug in the year 2020. The licence issued to the petitioner was cancelled vide order dated 23.12.2024 (Annexure P-5). He submits that aggrieved against the abovesaid order, an appeal was filed by the petitioner which was partly allowed subject to some conditions. He further submits that the retail sale drug licence of the petitioner thereafter, the petitioner had applied online for renewal of retail sale licence. Learned counsel submits that in spite of the fact that the petitioner had filed an application for renewal of retail sale drug IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17217-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 27.05.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA Advocate for the petitioner. DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA, J. (Oral) In the present writ petition, the petitioner is praying for andamus directing the respondent renew/revalidate the retail sale drug licences of the firm of the order dated 10.07.2025 (Annexure P-6) passed appeal filed by the petitioner. appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the petitioner was issued licence for retail sale drug in the year 2020. The licence issued to the petitioner was cancelled vide . He submits that aggrieved against the abovesaid order, an appeal was filed by the petitioner which was partly allowed subject to some conditions. He further submits that the retail sale drug licence of the petitioner expired on 17.09.2025 and thereafter, the petitioner had applied online for renewal of retail sale licence. Learned counsel submits that in spite of the fact that the RAMANDEEP SINGH petitioner had filed an application for renewal of retail sale drug 2026.05.27 16:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-17217 licence, no decision has been taken b submits that the petitioner has also served a legal notice dated 18.05.2026 (Annexure P licence. He, petitioner respondent P-9) served by the petitioner in a time 3. 4. the respondent learned counsel 5. merits of the case, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to respondent dated 18.05.2026 accordance with law/rules, receipt of certified copy of this order. 6. disposed of. 27.05.2026 Ramandeep Singh Whether speaking / reasoned : Whether Reportable : 17217-2026 (O&M) -2- licence, no decision has been taken by the respondents till date. He submits that the petitioner has also served a legal notice dated 18.05.2026 (Annexure P-9) in regard to renewal of retail sale drug licence. He, on instructions from the petitioner, submits that petitioner would be satisfied if at this stage, respondent No.3 to decide the legal notice dated ) served by the petitioner in a time-bound manner. Notice of motion. Mr. Rohit Ahuja, DAG, Punjab respondents-State and does not oppose the prayer made by learned counsel appearing on behalf of the In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a n to respondent No.3 to consider and 18.05.2026 (Annexure P-9) served by the petitioner accordance with law/rules, within a period of receipt of certified copy of this order. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of. 27.05.2026 (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) Ramandeep Singh Whether speaking / reasoned : Whether Reportable : y the respondents till date. He submits that the petitioner has also served a legal notice dated 9) in regard to renewal of retail sale drug on instructions from the petitioner, submits that the at this stage, a direction is given to to decide the legal notice dated 18.05.2026 (Annexure bound manner. DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of and does not oppose the prayer made by the appearing on behalf of the petitioner. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition is hereby disposed of with a to consider and decide the legal notice served by the petitioner, in within a period of 04 weeks from the date of Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) JUDGE Yes No Yes No RAMANDEEP SINGH 2026.05.27 16:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document