134 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Civil Writ Petition No. 16158 of 2021 (O&M) Date of Decision: 04.09.2025 Naresh Kumar and others .......... Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others .......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Present: Mr. S.K. Panwar, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Komal Sharma, DAG, Haryana for respondent Nos. 1 & 2. None for respondent Nos. 3 & 4. **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) The petitioners, six in number, by way of present writ petition, seek issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the solatium and interest on the delayed disbursement of compensation from the date of notification till its realization. [2] At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioners, on instructions, submits that instead of pressing the present petition on merits, his clients would be satisfied in case their representation dated 18.12.2019 (Annexure P-4) made before respondent No. 2 for releasing the solatium and interest on the compensation of the acquired land is decided expeditiously. [3] Learned State Counsel assures the Court to decide the aforesaid representation within four weeks from today. DINESH KUMAR 2025.09.08 14:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document C.W.P. No. 16158 of 2021 (O&M) [2] [4] In view of the above, but without expressing any opinion on merits of the claim of petitioners, present writ petition is disposed off with direction to respondent No. 2 to decide the aforesaid representation of petitioners in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. In case the petitioners are found entitled, the benefits be released to them within four weeks thereafter. [5] Needless to say that if the petitioners are still aggrieved, they would be at liberty to challenge the order passed by the competent authority. [6] Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. September 04, 2025 ( HARKESH MANUJA ) 'dk kamra' JUDGE Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DINESH KUMAR 2025.09.08 14:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document