CWP-35209-2025 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 102 CWP-35209-2025 Date of Decision: 16.07.2026 Sunil Kumar …Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab and others …Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. Angrej Singh Sarwara, Advocate, and Mr. Sukhdeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Vikas Arora, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a direction to the respondents to conduct inspection and carry out enforcement drive in Devigarh, Julkan and Dudhan Sadhan grain markets, take action against the trucks operating without fitness certificates, permits, insurance and other valid documents, and do not allow the same to lift foodgrains or operate commercially. 2. Learned State counsel has filed affidavits dated 15.07.2026: one by Mr. Varun Sharma, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Patiala, on behalf of respondents no.1 & 2; and the other by Dr. Poonam Preet Kaur, PCS, Regional Transport Officer, Patiala, on behalf of respondents no.3, 4 & 5, which are taken on record. Referring to the affidavit filed on behalf of respondents no.1 and 2, he submits that inspection has been carried out and vehicles/trucks which were not roadworthy have been challaned. It has also been decided to continue with the checking through nakas, patrolling and other suitable modes PAYAL 2026.07.20 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-35209-2025 -2- in respect of the remaining trucks. Relevant paragraphs of the affidavit in this regard are as follows: ... So, as of now out of the 23 trucks the list of which is mentioned in the CWP, 9 trucks have been challaned for violation of traffic rules and regulations by the local Police and office of RTA, Patiala, three trucks bearing registration numbers PB 11AG- 5972, PB11BN-5457, PB11BU-0929 have been sold to junk dealers by their owners due to the depleted condition of trucks and 10 trucks are not enrolled with the society as per detail furnished by the manager. It is further submitted that owner of one truck bearing registration number PB11 DH-4794 has got regularized his truck with the authorities after paying the requisite tax and completion of other formalities. 9. That local police is committed to challan those vehicle who were found flouting the rules and provisions of Motor vehicle Act. In future if out of the ten trucks as mentioned in the list attached with the CWP and who are not enrolled with the Devigarh Truck Operators Welfare Society is found working without papers then they will be challaned in accordance with law. It is further submitted that a checking will be done through Nakas, Patrolling and other suitable modes with regard to the remaining trucks. 3. In view thereof, it is apparent that suitable action is being taken by the respondents with respect to the grievance raised. Therefore, no direction needs to be issued in the matter, and the petition stands disposed of. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 16.07.2026 Payal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PAYAL 2026.07.20 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment