IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 117 AMARJIT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: Present: TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA CM-11944-CWP memo of parties dated Main case mandamus directing the respondents account of death of Jaspal Singh, by stray animal/ District Mansa, on 07.09.2021. of legal notice dated paid to the petitioner IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH AMARJIT SINGH Versus PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Mr. Varlin Garg, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Arora, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Rehat Bir Singh Mann, Advocate for respondent no.4. TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (ORAL) CWP-2026 For the reasons stated, the application is allowed and amended memo of parties dated 18.07.2026 is taken on record. The petition has been filed directing the respondents to pay compensation of account of death of Jaspal Singh, petitioner’s son stray animal/bulls on the road near Guru Nanak College, Budhlada, District Mansa, on 07.09.2021. Despite several representations and serving of legal notice dated 06.11.2025, Annexure P paid to the petitioner. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18614-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: July 21, 2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondents TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Mr. Vikas Arora, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Rehat Bir Singh Mann, Advocate For the reasons stated, the application is allowed and amended 18.07.2026 is taken on record. The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of to pay compensation of ₹50,00,000 on petitioner’s son, who died after being hit on the road near Guru Nanak College, Budhlada, Despite several representations and serving .11.2025, Annexure P-5, no compensation has been Date of decision: July 21, 2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondents For the reasons stated, the application is allowed and amended seeking a writ of 0,00,000 on , who died after being hit on the road near Guru Nanak College, Budhlada, Despite several representations and serving has been JASPREET KAUR 2026.07.24 11:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CWP-18614-2026 (O&M) -2- 2. Learned State counsel contends that the Government has notified a Policy - The Punjab Compensation to the Victims of Animal Attacks and Accidents Policy, 2025, vide notification dated 20.11.2025, and the petitioner’s claim for grant of compensation will be considered in terms therewith upon his filing an appropriate application along with the requisite documents before the competent authority. 3. In view thereof, the petition is disposed of by granting three weeks’ time to the petitioner to file an application seeking compensation in terms of the aforementioned Policy. Upon receipt of application, the same shall be decided by the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairperson, Animal Attack/Accident Compensation Committee, Mansa, in accordance with law within a period of four months, as stipulated under the Policy. In case any compensation is found admissible to the petitioner as per the decision taken, the same shall be released to him within four weeks thereafter. 4. In case the order is not passed and the benefits found admissible are not released within the stipulated periods, Deputy Commissioner, Mansa shall pay costs of ₹50,000 to the petitioner. July 21, 2026 (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) Jaspreet Kaur JUDGE  Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No JASPREET KAUR 2026.07.24 11:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh