CWP-23005 158 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Deepa Singh Arbitrator CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: HARKESH MANUJA, of the petitioner is for issuance of direction to the office of respondent No.1 so as to conclude the proceedings arising out of petition preferred at the instance of petitioner having invoked Section Highways Act, 1956. 2. aforementioned petition is pending before respondent No.1 since March 2016 and a period of more than 09 years have gone the petitioner has not been adjudicated 3. has put in appearance and on instructions from Ms.Monika Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, through Video Conferencing 23005-2025 (O&M) [1] IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of Decision: Deepa Singh VERSUS Arbitrator-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula and ors. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Present: Ms. Deepa Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.Mayank Aggarwal, Advocate for respondent No.4 NHAI **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) By way of present petition, of the petitioner is for issuance of direction to the office of respondent No.1 so as to conclude the proceedings arising out of petition preferred at the instance of petitioner having invoked Section ways Act, 1956. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the aforementioned petition is pending before respondent No.1 since March 2016 and a period of more than 09 years have gone the petitioner has not been adjudicated Upon advance notice, Ms.Komal Sharma, DAG, Haryana has put in appearance and on instructions from Ms.Monika Gupta, eputy Commissioner, Panchkula, who through Video Conferencing, assures that the proceedings arising out IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH WP-23005-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 11.08.2025 ...Petitioner Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula and ors. …Respondent HARKESH MANUJA Ms. Deepa Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.Mayank Aggarwal, Advocate for respondent No.4 NHAI By way of present petition, the short prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is for issuance of direction to the office of respondent No.1 so as to conclude the proceedings arising out of petition preferred at the instance of petitioner having invoked Section 3-G(5) of National Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the aforementioned petition is pending before respondent No.1 since March 2016 and a period of more than 09 years have gone-by, yet the claim of the petitioner has not been adjudicated upon. Upon advance notice, Ms.Komal Sharma, DAG, Haryana has put in appearance and on instructions from Ms.Monika Gupta, who has joined the proceedings assures that the proceedings arising out …Respondents Mr.Mayank Aggarwal, Advocate for respondent No.4 NHAI the short prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is for issuance of direction to the office of respondent No.1 so as to conclude the proceedings arising out of petition preferred G(5) of National Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the aforementioned petition is pending before respondent No.1 since March by, yet the claim of Upon advance notice, Ms.Komal Sharma, DAG, Haryana has put in appearance and on instructions from Ms.Monika Gupta, has joined the proceedings assures that the proceedings arising out of SANJAY GUPTA 2025.08.12 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-23005 the aforementioned arbitration proceedings shall be concluded 31.10.2025. 4. with a direction to respondent No.1 to decide the arbitration proceedings pending before her on or bef 5. the last about 09 years and the claim of the petitioner with respect to enhancement of compensation has not been finally determined, as such, if respondent No.1 fails to abide b petitioner shall be entitled to litigation expenses of Rs.50000/ month for the delayed period to be paid by the office of respondent No.1. 6. disposed of. 11.08.2025 sanjay 23005-2025 (O&M) [2] the aforementioned arbitration proceedings shall be concluded 31.10.2025. In view of the aforesaid, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.1 to decide the arbitration proceedings pending before her on or before 31.10.2025. However, since the arbitration proceedings are pending for the last about 09 years and the claim of the petitioner with respect to enhancement of compensation has not been finally determined, as such, if respondent No.1 fails to abide b petitioner shall be entitled to litigation expenses of Rs.50000/ month for the delayed period to be paid by the office of respondent Pending misc. application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 2025 ( Whether speaking/reasoned ? Whether Reportable ? the aforementioned arbitration proceedings shall be concluded latest by In view of the aforesaid, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.1 to decide the arbitration proceedings ore 31.10.2025. However, since the arbitration proceedings are pending for the last about 09 years and the claim of the petitioner with respect to enhancement of compensation has not been finally determined, as such, if respondent No.1 fails to abide by the aforesaid undertaking, the petitioner shall be entitled to litigation expenses of Rs.50000/- per month for the delayed period to be paid by the office of respondent Pending misc. application(s), if any, shall also stand HARKESH MANUJA) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned ? Yes/No Yes/No latest by In view of the aforesaid, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.1 to decide the arbitration proceedings However, since the arbitration proceedings are pending for the last about 09 years and the claim of the petitioner with respect to enhancement of compensation has not been finally determined, as y the aforesaid undertaking, the per month for the delayed period to be paid by the office of respondent Pending misc. application(s), if any, shall also stand SANJAY GUPTA 2025.08.12 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document