CWP-5573-2025 (O&M) 112 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA T.R. Tayal and sons The Election Commission of India and CORAM: HON HON Present:- Mr. Mr. Prateek Gupta, Advocate for respondents SUDHIR SINGH Petition herein of Mandamus Rs.11,70,000/- by directing the respondents to decide the representations of the petitioner in a time-bound manner. 2. L would be satisfied, in case (Annexure P-5 adverted to by respondent 3. On the other hand, on advance service of copy of learned counsel 2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH Date of decision: T.R. Tayal and sons versus The Election Commission of India and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Mr. Arjun Pratap Atma Ram, Advocate Mr. Prateek Gupta, Advocate for respondents ***** SUDHIR SINGH, J. (ORAL) Petition herein, inter alia, is for issuance of Mandamus directing the respondent Committee to release to the petitioner - along with interest thereupon for illegal detention, if necessary by directing the respondents to decide the representations of the petitioner in a bound manner. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that would be satisfied, in case his pending representa 5) and dated 30.12.2024 (Annexure P adverted to by respondent No.3, till date, are decided by On the other hand, on advance service of copy of learned counsel for respondents No.1 to 3 appears and 1 of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-5573-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: February 28, 2025 ….Petitioner ….Respondents SUDHIR SINGH JASJIT SINGH BEDI Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Prateek Gupta, Advocate for respondents No.1 to 3. issuance of a Writ in the nature directing the respondent Committee to release to the petitioner for illegal detention, if necessary by directing the respondents to decide the representations of the petitioner in a for the petitioner submits that the petitioner representations dated 21.05.2024 30.12.2024 (Annexure P-6), which have not been decided by it. On the other hand, on advance service of copy of the petition, appears and opposes issuance of 2 2025 (O&M) February 28, 2025 Petitioner s in the nature directing the respondent Committee to release to the petitioner for illegal detention, if necessary by directing the respondents to decide the representations of the petitioner in a the petitioner 21.05.2024 not been petition, opposes issuance of MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.03.04 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CWP-5573-2025 (O&M) 2 of 2 notice of motion. He submits that grievance of the petitioner will be looked into by respondent No.3 and it shall take decision either way, on the pending representations dated 21.05.2024 (Annexure P-5) and dated 30.12.2024 (Annexure P-6) of the petitioner. 4. Given the nature of order being passed, there is no necessity to seek reply by any of the respondents as no further proceedings and/or pleadings are required. 5. Without commenting on merits of the case, the petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3 to consider the pending representations dated 21.05.2024 (Annexure P-5) and dated 30.12.2024 (Annexure P-6) of the petitioner and pass an appropriate reasoned order, in accordance with law, preferably within a period of 04 weeks, from the date of receipt of copy/ production of this order. 6. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUDHIR SINGH) JUDGE (JASJIT SINGH BEDI) JUDGE February 28, 2025 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.03.04 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment