CWP-15315 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 118 Rupinder Singh and another Union of India and others CORAM: Present: JAGMOHAN BANSAL 1. Constitution of India are seeking amount awarded vide award dated 28.10.2022. 2. filed an application before the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA)-cum modification of award dated 28.10.2022 and enhancement of compensation. Competent Authority (CALA) in s and enhanced the compensation. 3. passing of fresh award, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners have filed application seekin 15315-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of decision : Rupinder Singh and another Versus Union of India and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Mr. Sonpreet S. Brar, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. D.K. Prajapati, Advocate, for Mr. Raghujeet Madan, Advocate, for respondent-NHAI. Mr. Puru Jarewal, DAG, Punjab. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. ( Oral ) The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226 of Constitution of India are seeking direction to respondents to enhance the amount awarded vide award dated 28.10.2022. Learned counsel for the petitioners submit that petition filed an application before the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition cum-District Revenue Officer, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab seeking modification of award dated 28.10.2022 and enhancement of compensation. Competent Authority (CALA) in similar circumstances has modified its award and enhanced the compensation. On being asked, how CALA can modify its award which entail passing of fresh award, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners have filed application seeking enhancement of compensation which -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-15315-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 23.07.2026 …….Petitioners ...….Respondents MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL , Advocate, vocate, ghujeet Madan, Advocate, Mr. Puru Jarewal, DAG, Punjab. The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226 of direction to respondents to enhance the amount awarded vide award dated 28.10.2022. Learned counsel for the petitioners submit that petitioners have filed an application before the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition District Revenue Officer, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab seeking modification of award dated 28.10.2022 and enhancement of compensation. imilar circumstances has modified its award On being asked, how CALA can modify its award which entail passing of fresh award, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that g enhancement of compensation which The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226 of direction to respondents to enhance the ers have filed an application before the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition District Revenue Officer, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab seeking modification of award dated 28.10.2022 and enhancement of compensation. imilar circumstances has modified its award On being asked, how CALA can modify its award which entails passing of fresh award, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that g enhancement of compensation which AJAY PRASHER 2026.07.27 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-15315-2026 (O&M) -2- is pending before the Arbitrator, who may be directed to decide their applica- tion expeditiously. 4. Learned counsel for the respondents who on advance notice is present in Court, does not oppose limited prayer of the petitioner that the Arbitrator may be asked to expedite adjudication of pending application. 5. In the wake of statement of both sides, Arbitrator-cum-Divisional Commissioner, Ropar is requested to look into the matter and expedite dispos- al of matter pending before him. 6. Petition stands disposed of accordingly. 7. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. 8. The petitioner has placed on record Supplementary Award dated 02.08.2023 passed by CALA, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab. As per said award, original compensation was determined ₹85,93,611/- and by Revised/Supplementary Award compensation is determined ₹14,09,07,842/-. Difference is writ large. Chief Secretary, Punjab is hereby requested to look into the matter and submit report before this Court within three months from today. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) July, 23, 2026 JUDGE Ajay Prasher Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No AJAY PRASHER 2026.07.27 17:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document