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Dharam Raj
The Financial Commissioner, Haryana, Chandigarh and others
Coram :
Present:
PANKAJ JAIN
[1]
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CWP-7094 Date of Decision :
Dharam Raj
Versus The Financial Commissioner, Haryana, Chandigarh and others
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN
Mr. Lekh Raj Nandal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Upasna Dhawan, Asstt. A.G., Haryana. Mr. Rahul Deswal, Advocate
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PANKAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL)
On 22.03.2024, the following order was passed:
“ Present writ petition has been filed for quashing the impugned order dated 16.05.2023 (Annexure P learned Financial Commissioner, Hary whereby ROR No.413 of 2022 was disposed of on the basis of alleged compromise affidavit dated 20.04.2023 (Annexure P which is vitiated on fraud, mistake of facts, coercion and misrepresentation and on being null and void in the eye
After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner has fairly submitted that he does not press this petition on merits. However, he submits that the dispute is among the brothers and there are chances of an amicable settlement and the matter is referred to the Mediation & Conciliation Centre, the case can be amicably resolved. On the limited issue, let notice be issued to the respondents. On asking of the Court, Ms. Upasna Dhawan, AAG, Haryana appears and accepts notice on No.1 to 4-State. To come up on 19.04.2024. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 7094-2024 (O&M) Date of Decision : 22.07.2026
…Petitioner
….Respondents PANKAJ JAIN Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Upasna Dhawan, Asstt. A.G., Haryana. Advocate for respondent No.5. 22.03.2024, the following order was passed:- Present writ petition has been filed for quashing the impugned order dated 16.05.2023 (Annexure P-6) passed by learned Financial Commissioner, Haryana (respondent No.1) whereby ROR No.413 of 2022 was disposed of on the basis of alleged compromise affidavit dated 20.04.2023 (Annexure P-7) which is vitiated on fraud, mistake of facts, coercion and misrepresentation and on being null and void in the eyes of law. After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner has fairly submitted that he does not press this petition on merits. However, he submits that the dispute is among the brothers and there are chances of an amicable settlement and if the matter is referred to the Mediation & Conciliation Centre, the case can be amicably resolved. On the limited issue, let notice be issued to the respondents. On asking of the Court, Ms.
Upasna Dhawan, AAG, Haryana appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondents To come up on 19.04.2024. Present writ petition has been filed for quashing the 6) passed by ana (respondent No.1) whereby ROR No.413 of 2022 was disposed of on the basis of 7) which is vitiated on fraud, mistake of facts, coercion and
After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner has fairly submitted that he does not press this petition on merits. However, he submits that the dispute is among the if the matter is referred to the Mediation & Conciliation Centre, the On the limited issue, let notice be issued to the respondents. On asking of the Court, Ms. Upasna Dhawan, AAG, behalf of respondents RAJNEESH SHARMA 2026.07.23 16:09 I agree to specified portions of this document
CWP-7094-2024 (O&M)
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Let respondents No.5 and 6 be present in person in Court on the next date of hearing.”
[2]
Order dated 16.05.2023 (Annexure P-6) also shows that the ROR was disposed off in terms of the compromise. Despite notice of motion order dated 22.03.2024, no effort was made by either of the parties to amicably resolve the dispute. [3]
In view thereof, the present writ petition is dismissed. [4]
Photocopy of this order be placed on the file of connected case.
(PANKAJ JAIN)
JUDGE 22.07.2026 ‘R. Sharma'
Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No
Whether reportable
: Yes/No
RAJNEESH SHARMA 2026.07.23 16:09 I agree to specified portions of this document