2025:HHC:29901 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA Ex.Petition No.346 of 2023 Decided on: 02.09.2025 __________________________________________________________ Shyam Lal ...Petitioner Versus Union of India and others ...Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting?. For the petitioner: Mr. Amrick Singh, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Sneh Bhimta, Advocate, for respondents No. 1 to 3. Mr. Arsh Rattan, Deputy Advocate General for respondents No. 4 and 5. G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice[Oral] The present Execution Petition has been filed seeking enforcement of order dated 27.06.2022 passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court whereby, directions were issued to the concerned Deputy Commissioner to dispose of the case in accordance with law. 2. Since as per the directions, the matter was referred to the Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner Solan, who vide order dated 31.12.2024 had granted an additional amount of Rs.1,27,683/-, in 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2025:HHC:29901 - 2 - lieu of the damages caused to the structure on the basis of re-assessment which is differential amount, as the assessment of the damaged structure was to the tune of Rs.5,83,775/- and only an amount of Rs.4,56,092/- had been sanctioned. 3. It is not disputed that in pursuance of the said directions, a sum of Rs.1,27,683/- was sanctioned by the NHAI on 02.06.2025 and counsel for the petitioner has not denied the fact that the said amount has been received by his client. 4. In such circumstances, we are of the considered opinion that the present Execution Petition has been rendered infructuous and is disposed of as such. 5. Counsel for the petitioner has stressed for the interest element on account of the delay. However, it is not within the purview of the executing Court and we cannot go beyond what has been directed by the Deputy Commissioner as the same does not provide for any such interest element, nor was there any direction at any point of time to pay the amount with interest. 6. In view of above, we do not comment upon the 2025:HHC:29901 - 3 - entitlement of the petitioner for the interest in the present execution proceedings. However, it is open for the petitioner to take recourse in accordance with law, if permissible. 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Ranjan Sharma) Judge 2nd September, 2025 [himani/naveen]