CWP-21035 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (106) Sarbjeet Kaur State of Punjab and others CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District Rupnagar (respondent No.5) 2. concerned, petitioner. The said before the Rules, 2002 thereon. 21035-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH bjeet Kaur Versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Sherry K. Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab for respondents No.1 to 8. Mr. Akash Yadav, Advocate for respondent No.9-NHAI. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(ORAL) Through the instant writ petition, dated 30.12.2025 (Annexure P-13), passed by the Executive Engineer Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District Rupnagar (respondent No.5). Perusal of the order (supra), reflects that the authorities has declined the grant of ‘No Objection Certificate’ petitioner. The said declining order, as per the Rules, is required to be placed before the concerned District Authority, constituted under the Petroleum 2002, and thereupon, the District Authority has to take a final decision, 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21035-2026 Date of Decision : 17.07.2026 ...Petitioner Versus ...Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI Advocate Sahil R. Bakshi, AAG, Punjab Through the instant writ petition, challenge is thrown to the order , passed by the Executive Engineer Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District Rupnagar Perusal of the order (supra), reflects that the authorities ‘No Objection Certificate’ to the , as per the Rules, is required to be placed District Authority, constituted under the Petroleum , and thereupon, the District Authority has to take a final decision, s challenge is thrown to the order , passed by the Executive Engineer Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District Rupnagar Perusal of the order (supra), reflects that the authorities to the , as per the Rules, is required to be placed District Authority, constituted under the Petroleum , and thereupon, the District Authority has to take a final decision, MANPREET SINGH 2026.07.20 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-21035 3. that the instant writ petition is a premature motion. petitioner, declining the grant of No.5, can very well be raised before the to pass a final order. 4. the District Authority concerned, through the instant writ petition, Executive Engineer, Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District Rupnagar (respondent No.5). 5. Authority concerned, the latter shall pass a speaking ord law. The application of the petitioner is pending since 28.05.2019, therefore, this Court is of the opinion that ends of justice would be met, in case, a mandamus, is passed upon the District Authority concerned, to take a final decision, on the application of the petitioner, after affording due opportunity of hearing to her, within a period of three months, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 6. July 17, 2026 Manpreet 21035-2026 In these circumstances, this Court is of the considered opinion the instant writ petition is a premature motion. petitioner, declining the grant of ‘No Objection Certificate’ No.5, can very well be raised before the District Authority, concerned, who is to pass a final order. In view of the above, at this stage, the petitioner is relegated to the District Authority concerned, for redressal of her grievance, as raised through the instant writ petition, by filing Executive Engineer, Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District Rupnagar (respondent No.5). In case, the petitioner files an objection with the District Authority concerned, the latter shall pass a speaking ord The application of the petitioner is pending since 28.05.2019, therefore, this Court is of the opinion that ends of justice would be met, in case, a , is passed upon the District Authority concerned, to take a final decision, on the application of the petitioner, after affording due opportunity of hearing to her, within a period of three months, from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. Consequently, the instant writ petition is 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2 In these circumstances, this Court is of the considered opinion the instant writ petition is a premature motion. The grievance of the ‘No Objection Certificate’ by respondent District Authority, concerned, who is In view of the above, at this stage, the petitioner is relegated to for redressal of her grievance, as raised by filing an apt objections to the report of Executive Engineer, Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District In case, the petitioner files an objection with the District Authority concerned, the latter shall pass a speaking order, in accordance with The application of the petitioner is pending since 28.05.2019, therefore, this Court is of the opinion that ends of justice would be met, in case, a , is passed upon the District Authority concerned, to take a final decision, on the application of the petitioner, after affording due opportunity of hearing to her, within a period of three months, from the date of receipt of Consequently, the instant writ petition is disposed of. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No In these circumstances, this Court is of the considered opinion The grievance of the by respondent District Authority, concerned, who is In view of the above, at this stage, the petitioner is relegated to for redressal of her grievance, as raised apt objections to the report of Executive Engineer, Construction Division, PWD (B&R) Branch, District In case, the petitioner files an objection with the District er, in accordance with The application of the petitioner is pending since 28.05.2019, therefore, this Court is of the opinion that ends of justice would be met, in case, a , is passed upon the District Authority concerned, to take a final decision, on the application of the petitioner, after affording due opportunity of hearing to her, within a period of three months, from the date of receipt of MANPREET SINGH 2026.07.20 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment