CWP No.29849 of 2019 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 151 SANJEEV KUMAR Vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJ Present: Mr. Ms. Komal Sharma, D.A.G., Haryana. Mr. Ish Puneet Singh, Advocate HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) [1]. The short prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is for direction to the learned Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the petition filed at the instance of petitioner having invoked Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Act, 1956. [2]. Learned State counsel on instructions from respondent No.4 submits that the petition(s) months from today. [3]. In view of aforesaid statement made on behalf of respondent No.4, the present writ petition is disposed of. However, it is made clear that in c petition(s) preferred under Section Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Act, 1956 is not decided on or before 31.10.2025, petitioner would cost(s) of Rs.50,000/ [4]. Pending application(s), if any shall also stand disposed of. August 13, 2025 Atik Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2019 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.29849 of 2019 (O&M) Date of Decision: SANJEEV KUMAR UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJ Mr. Ranjit Saini, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Komal Sharma, D.A.G., Haryana. Mr. Ish Puneet Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) The short prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is for direction to the learned Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the petition filed at the instance of petitioner having invoked Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Learned State counsel on instructions from respondent No.4 submits (s) filed at the instance of petitioner shall be disposed of within two months from today. In view of aforesaid statement made on behalf of respondent No.4, the present writ petition is disposed of. However, it is made clear that in c petition(s) preferred under Section Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Act, 1956 is not decided on or before 31.10.2025, petitioner would cost(s) of Rs.50,000/- per month for the delay period towards litigation expenses. Pending application(s), if any shall also stand disposed of. 5 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.29849 of 2019 (O&M) Date of Decision: 13.08.2025 ......Petitioner ....Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA for the petitioner. Ms. Komal Sharma, D.A.G., Haryana. or respondent No.2. The short prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is for issuance of direction to the learned Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the petition filed at the instance of petitioner having invoked Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Learned State counsel on instructions from respondent No.4 submits filed at the instance of petitioner shall be disposed of within two In view of aforesaid statement made on behalf of respondent No.4, the present writ petition is disposed of. However, it is made clear that in case the petition(s) preferred under Section Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Act, 1956 is not decided on or before 31.10.2025, petitioner would be entitled for per month for the delay period towards litigation expenses. Pending application(s), if any shall also stand disposed of. (HARKESH MANUJA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No 1 issuance of direction to the learned Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the petition filed at the instance of petitioner having invoked Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Learned State counsel on instructions from respondent No.4 submits filed at the instance of petitioner shall be disposed of within two In view of aforesaid statement made on behalf of respondent No.4, the ase the petition(s) preferred under Section Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highway Act, entitled for per month for the delay period towards litigation expenses. MOHMED ATIK 2025.08.13 19:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment