CWP No. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Harjit Singh Bajwa Union of India CORAM: Present: JAGMOHAN BANSAL 1. Constitution of India and resettlement award and construct underpass with respect to his acquired land. 2. conclude the favour of the petitioner regarding biogas plant, handpump, tubewell and jaggery plant. The respondents made a statement that awarded amount regarding biogas plant, handpump, tubewelll and jaggery plant has already been paid to the petitioner vide two cheques dated 22.08.2024. CWP No.11092-2021 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of decision : Harjit Singh Bajwa Versus Union of India and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Petitioner-in-person. Mr. D.K. Singal, Advocate, for respondent Nos. 2 and 5. Mr. Puru Jarewal, DAG, Punjab. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. ( Oral ) The petitioner through instant petition under Article Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondents to pass rehabilitation and resettlement award and construct underpass with respect to his acquired Vide order dated 31.07.2023 respondents were directed to the process of assessment of award and release compensation in favour of the petitioner regarding biogas plant, handpump, tubewell and jaggery plant. The respondents made a statement that awarded amount rding biogas plant, handpump, tubewelll and jaggery plant has already been paid to the petitioner vide two cheques dated 22.08.2024. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-11092-2021 (O&M) Date of decision : 06.07.2026 …….Petitioner ...….Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Mr. Puru Jarewal, DAG, Punjab. through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of is seeking direction to respondents to pass rehabilitation and resettlement award and construct underpass with respect to his acquired 1.07.2023 respondents were directed to process of assessment of award and release compensation in favour of the petitioner regarding biogas plant, handpump, tubewell and jaggery plant. The respondents made a statement that awarded amount rding biogas plant, handpump, tubewelll and jaggery plant has already been paid to the petitioner vide two cheques dated 22.08.2024. -1- 227 of is seeking direction to respondents to pass rehabilitation and resettlement award and construct underpass with respect to his acquired 1.07.2023 respondents were directed to process of assessment of award and release compensation in favour of the petitioner regarding biogas plant, handpump, tubewell and jaggery plant. The respondents made a statement that awarded amount rding biogas plant, handpump, tubewelll and jaggery plant has already AJAY PRASHER 2026.07.06 18:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No.11092-2021 (O&M) -2- 3. Learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 and 5-NHAI pointed out that process of acquisition of land and to provide passage and under-bridge is in progress. 4. A period of 2½ years expired but respondents did nothing. Passage and under-bridge was not constructed. Thus, this Court granted one week’s time to respondents to do the needful. 5. Learned counsel for respondent Nos. 2 and 5-NHAI pointing out affidavit dated 18.05.2026 of the General Manager (Tech.)-cum-Project Director, Project Implementation Unit, Ludhiana, submits that on account of multiple issues Highway is yet to be constructed. It is delayed for the reasons beyond control of authorities. Passage and under-bridge would be constructed the moment National Highway is constructed. The respondent-NHAI is not deflecting from its responsibility, however, it is not viable to construct the under-bridge till road is constructed. 6. The petitioner who is present in person submits that his land has already been acquired, however, under-bridge is not constructed. He does not dispute that he has already received compensation. However, he needs passage to utilize his remaining land. His remaining land is locked unless and until passage is provided. 7. Learned counsel for NHAI submits that till the road is constructed, ground level position is same and petitioner can utilize passage as was utilizing earlier. 8. In the wake of statement of learned counsel for respondent-NHAI that under-bridge would be constructed the moment road is constructed, no further order at this stage is warranted. The petitioner would be at liberty to avail remedies as permissible by law, if under-bridge is not constructed in due course. AJAY PRASHER 2026.07.06 18:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No.11092-2021 (O&M) -3- 9. Disposed of accordingly. 10. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) July, 06, 2026 JUDGE Ajay Prasher Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No AJAY PRASHER 2026.07.06 18:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document