205 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH TRIPURI MALLZ PVT LTD UNION OF INDIA AND ORS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Ms Ms. Komal Bishnoi, Advocate for Mr. Rishi Kaushal, Mr. Gunjan Mehta, Addl. A.G. Punjab. HARKESH MANUJA The short prayer made on is that in pursuance to notifications dated 13.04.2024 and 30.05.2025 issued under Section (for short ‘the Act’), the petitioner submitted i 3G(4) of the Act vide claim petition dated Page-33). However, the same has not been dealt with so far by respondent No.4. 2. Notice of motion. 3. Mr. behalf of respondents accepts notice on behalf of respondents telephonic instructions from Mr. Manjit Singh Rajla, PCS, DRO Ludhiana i.e. respondent No.5 before respondent No.4 on 12.05.2026 at 12:00 pm for hearing upon its claim petition. On IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of Decision: TRIPURI MALLZ PVT LTD Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA . Mannat Anand, Advocate for the Ms. Komal Bishnoi, Advocate for Mr. Rishi Kaushal, Advocate for Mr. Gunjan Mehta, Addl. A.G. Punjab. **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) The short prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is that in pursuance to notifications dated 13.04.2024 and 30.05.2025 issued under Sections 3-A and 3-D of the National Highways Act, 1956 (for short ‘the Act’), the petitioner submitted i 3G(4) of the Act vide claim petition dated 33). However, the same has not been dealt with so far by respondent No.4. Notice of motion. Mr. Gunjan Mehta, Addl. A.G. Punjab behalf of respondents-State whereas, Ms. Komal Bishnoi, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents-NHAI. Learned State counsel telephonic instructions from Mr. Manjit Singh Rajla, PCS, DRO i.e. respondent No.5 informs that the petitioner may appear before respondent No.4 on 12.05.2026 at 12:00 pm for hearing upon its claim petition. On instructions, learned State IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-12814-2026 Date of Decision: April 28, 2026 ........Petitioner ........Respondents HARKESH MANUJA Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Komal Bishnoi, Advocate for Advocate for respondent-NHAI. Mr. Gunjan Mehta, Addl. A.G. Punjab. behalf of the petitioner-landowner is that in pursuance to notifications dated 13.04.2024 and 30.05.2025 D of the National Highways Act, 1956 (for short ‘the Act’), the petitioner submitted its claim in terms of Section 3G(4) of the Act vide claim petition dated 24.11.2025 (Annexure P-4, 33). However, the same has not been dealt with so far by Gunjan Mehta, Addl. A.G. Punjab accepts notice on State whereas, Ms. Komal Bishnoi, Advocate NHAI. Learned State counsel on telephonic instructions from Mr. Manjit Singh Rajla, PCS, DRO-CALA, rms that the petitioner may appear before respondent No.4 on 12.05.2026 at 12:00 pm for hearing upon its State counsel also assures that 2026 April 28, 2026 Petitioner er is that in pursuance to notifications dated 13.04.2024 and 30.05.2025 D of the National Highways Act, 1956 ts claim in terms of Section 4, 33). However, the same has not been dealt with so far by accepts notice on State whereas, Ms. Komal Bishnoi, Advocate on CALA, rms that the petitioner may appear before respondent No.4 on 12.05.2026 at 12:00 pm for hearing upon its counsel also assures that TEJWINDER SINGH 2026.05.01 10:34 I agree to specified portions of this document CWP-12814-2026 -2- the petitioner shall be afforded an opportunity of hearing by the official concerned and a well-reasoned speaking order shall be passed thereupon and a copy shall be provided to the petitioner within 15 days of the hearing. 4. In view of the aforesaid stand taken by respondent No.5, the present petition is disposed of. 5. Respondent No.5 shall remain bound by the stand taken before this Court. 6. In case, the needful exercise is not done within the aforesaid period, respondent No.5 shall be liable to pay cost of Rs.50,000/- per month to the petitioner and the cost shall be borne by him from his own pocket and shall not be treated as a burden on the State Exchequer. In such a situation, the petitioner shall also be at liberty to seek revival of the present petition. 7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 28.04.2026 (HARKESH MANUJA) Tejwinder JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No TEJWINDER SINGH 2026.05.01 10:34 I agree to specified portions of this document