IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 118 HARYANA STATE VETERINARY ASSOCIATION STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. Present: Mr. Sandeep Singh Sangwan, Advocate, Ms. Komalpreet, Advocate and Ms. Bhawna Kaushal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Deepak Balyan, Addl. AG Haryana. Dr. Punita Gahlawat, SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J. (ORAL) 1. This petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for setting aside/quashing the impugned letter No.14656 09.09.2025 (P Veterinary Surgeon , whose members have been allotted extra duty to prevent and stop paddy crop stubble burning incident across the whole State of Haryana specifically in 02 Districts namely Karnal and Kurukshetra in the compliance of Cr Scheme launched by the Government of 2. Today, i affidavit has been filed by Dr. Prem Singh, Director General, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana, Panchkul No.1 to 3. The affidavit clearly indicates that the Deputy Commissioner, Kurukshetra, and the Deputy Commissioner, Karnal, vide orders dated 30.10.2025 and 10.10.2025 respectively, have relieved the Veterinary Surgeons from the duty of cro been assigned to them and was under challenge in the present writ petition. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of Decision: 31.10.2025 HARYANA STATE VETERINARY ASSOCIATION VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Mr. Sandeep Singh Sangwan, Advocate, Ms. Komalpreet, Advocate and Ms. Bhawna Kaushal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Deepak Balyan, Addl. AG Haryana. Dr. Punita Gahlawat, from the respondent SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J. (ORAL) * * * * This petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for setting aside/quashing the impugned letter No.14656 09.09.2025 (P-1) vide which the petitioner being Veterinary Surgeon , whose members have been allotted extra duty to prevent and stop paddy crop stubble burning incident across the whole State of Haryana specifically in 02 Districts namely Karnal and Kurukshetra in the compliance of Crop Residue Management (CRM) Scheme launched by the Government of Haryana Today, in compliance with the order dated 09.10.2025, an affidavit has been filed by Dr. Prem Singh, Director General, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana, Panchkul 1 to 3. The affidavit clearly indicates that the Deputy Commissioner, Kurukshetra, and the Deputy Commissioner, Karnal, vide orders dated 30.10.2025 and 10.10.2025 respectively, have relieved the Veterinary Surgeons from the duty of crop residue management, which had earlier been assigned to them and was under challenge in the present writ IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-29835-2025 Date of Decision: 31.10.2025 HARYANA STATE VETERINARY ASSOCIATION ….PETITIONER(S) ….RESPONDENT(S) JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Mr. Sandeep Singh Sangwan, Advocate, Ms. Bhawna Kaushal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Deepak Balyan, Addl. AG Haryana. from the respondent-Department. This petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for setting aside/quashing the impugned letter No.14656-14805/MA dated 1) vide which the petitioner being the association of Veterinary Surgeon , whose members have been allotted extra duty to prevent and stop paddy crop stubble burning incident across the whole State of Haryana specifically in 02 Districts namely Karnal and op Residue Management (CRM) Haryana. n compliance with the order dated 09.10.2025, an affidavit has been filed by Dr. Prem Singh, Director General, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana, Panchkula, on behalf of respondents 1 to 3. The affidavit clearly indicates that the Deputy Commissioner, Kurukshetra, and the Deputy Commissioner, Karnal, vide orders dated 30.10.2025 and 10.10.2025 respectively, have relieved the Veterinary p residue management, which had earlier been assigned to them and was under challenge in the present writ 2025 Date of Decision: 31.10.2025 ….PETITIONER(S) ….RESPONDENT(S) This petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari 14805/MA dated the association of Veterinary Surgeon , whose members have been allotted extra duty to prevent and stop paddy crop stubble burning incident across the whole State of Haryana specifically in 02 Districts namely Karnal and op Residue Management (CRM) n compliance with the order dated 09.10.2025, an affidavit has been filed by Dr. Prem Singh, Director General, Animal f of respondents 1 to 3. The affidavit clearly indicates that the Deputy Commissioner, Kurukshetra, and the Deputy Commissioner, Karnal, vide orders dated 30.10.2025 and 10.10.2025 respectively, have relieved the Veterinary p residue management, which had earlier been assigned to them and was under challenge in the present writ NAINA KATHIAT 2025.11.03 09:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-29835-2025 3. In view of the above, and considering the on behalf of the Director General, Dairying, Haryana, regarding the diversion of technical staff for such work, it is evident that the authorities have now taken a fair and reasonable approach. Consequently, nothing further survives for adjudication in thi 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Sandeep Singh Sangwan, Advocate is satisfied and convinced with the stand taken by the respondents as reflected in the affidavit and does not wish to press the petition any further. 5. Accordingly, in view of the statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is 31.10.2025 NainaRajput Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2025 In view of the above, and considering the on behalf of the Director General, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana, regarding the diversion of technical staff for such work, it is evident that the authorities have now taken a fair and reasonable approach. Consequently, nothing further survives for adjudication in this petition. Learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Sandeep Singh Sangwan, Advocate is satisfied and convinced with the stand taken by the respondents as reflected in the affidavit and does not wish to press the petition any further. Accordingly, in view of the statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is disposed of Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable -2- In view of the above, and considering the representation made Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana, regarding the diversion of technical staff for such work, it is evident that the authorities have now taken a fair and reasonable approach. Consequently, nothing further survives for Learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Sandeep Singh Sangwan, Advocate is satisfied and convinced with the stand taken by the respondents as reflected in the affidavit and does not wish to press the Accordingly, in view of the statement made by learned counsel disposed of as not pressed. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) JUDGE :Yes/No :Yes/No made Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana, regarding the diversion of technical staff for such work, it is evident that the authorities have now taken a fair and reasonable approach. Consequently, nothing further survives for Learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Sandeep Singh Sangwan, Advocate is satisfied and convinced with the stand taken by the respondents as reflected in the affidavit and does not wish to press the Accordingly, in view of the statement made by learned counsel NAINA KATHIAT 2025.11.03 09:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document