CWP No.29666 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 121 HARDAM SINGH AND OTHERS Vs UNION OF INDIA CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJ Present: Mr. for the petitioners. Mr. Akash Vashisth, Central Government Counsel for the respondents HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed at the instance of the petitioners with the following prayer: “(a) (b) directions to the respondents to assess the compensation the petitioner keeping in view the sequel of the facts mentioned below and to release the same keeping in view Section 23 and 24 of the Work Defence Act, 1903 or in the alternative to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner in th (c) deem fit and proper in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice. (d) with; (e) with; 2024 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.29666 of 2024 (O&M) Date of Decision: HARDAM SINGH AND OTHERS ...... UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS ....Respondent HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJ Mr. Sanjiv Gupta, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Akash Vashisth, Central Government Counsel for the respondents/Union of India. **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed at the instance of the petitioners with the following prayer:- “(a) Call the record of the case; Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus thereby giving directions to the respondents to assess the compensation the petitioner keeping in view the sequel of the facts mentioned below and to release the same keeping in view Section 23 and 24 of the Work Defence Act, 1903 or in the alternative to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner in the interest of ju or issue any other direction which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice. filing of certified copies of annexures may kindly be dispensed h; Advance notices upon the respondents may kindly be dispensed with; IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.29666 of 2024 (O&M) Date of Decision: 20.08.2025 ......Petitioners ....Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Mr. Akash Vashisth, Central Government Counsel The present petition has been filed at the instance of the petitioners Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus thereby giving directions to the respondents to assess the compensation payable to the petitioner keeping in view the sequel of the facts mentioned below and to release the same keeping in view Section 23 and 24 of the Work Defence Act, 1903 or in the alternative to consider the representation e interest of justice. or issue any other direction which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the filing of certified copies of annexures may kindly be dispensed Advance notices upon the respondents may kindly be dispensed 1 The present petition has been filed at the instance of the petitioners Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus thereby giving payable to the petitioner keeping in view the sequel of the facts mentioned below and to release the same keeping in view Section 23 and 24 of the Work Defence Act, 1903 or in the alternative to consider the representation or issue any other direction which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the filing of certified copies of annexures may kindly be dispensed Advance notices upon the respondents may kindly be dispensed MOHMED ATIK 2025.08.21 09:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP No.29666 of 2024 (f) against the respondents, in the interest of justice.” 2. After arguing for some time, learned counsel for th not press the present petition, however seeks liberty to avail appropriate remedies, in accordance with law. 3. Dismissed as not pressed application(s), if any shall also stand disposed of. August 20, 2025 Atik Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2024 (O&M) costs in the petition be allowed in favour of the petitioners and against the respondents, in the interest of justice.” After arguing for some time, learned counsel for th not press the present petition, however seeks liberty to avail appropriate remedies, in accordance with law. Dismissed as not pressed with the aforesaid liberty application(s), if any shall also stand disposed of. 5 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No costs in the petition be allowed in favour of the petitioners and against the respondents, in the interest of justice.” After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioners does not press the present petition, however seeks liberty to avail appropriate remedies, with the aforesaid liberty. Pending application(s), if any shall also stand disposed of. (HARKESH MANUJA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No 2 costs in the petition be allowed in favour of the petitioners and e petitioners does not press the present petition, however seeks liberty to avail appropriate remedies, Pending MOHMED ATIK 2025.08.21 09:11 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment