137-b IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-982-1990 (O&M) Decided on:-02.07.2025 Union of India and others ....Appellants.. vs. Chaman Lal and others ....Respondents. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Present: Ms. Ruchi Sekhri, Advocate for the appellants (thr. V.C.). ***** HARKESH MANUJA J. (Oral) 1. There is no record available in the instant appeal since the record has been burnt. 2. Learned counsel for the appellants submits that except the appointment/authorization letter to represent the appellants in the present case, she has not been made available of any other documents. Learned counsel also submits that having made all bonafide efforts, she has not been able to find out the records. 3. In such circumstances, there is no purpose of keeping the present appeal alive as neither of the parties are in a position to reconstruct the record, at this stage. 4. In view thereof, the present appeal stands disposed of. However, the appellants, if at any later stage are in a position to reconstruct the record and make it available to this Court, they shall be at liberty to seek revival of the present appeal. 5. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. 02.07.2025 (HARKESH MANUJA) sonika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/ No SONIKA 2025.07.04 09:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document