IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 132 CWP-12615-2026 Date of Decision: 24.04.2026 MAHAN SINGH ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. …Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Akun Sheemar, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Arun Jindal, Addl. A.G. Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to competent authorities of Punjab Forest Department to conduct fair and impartial inquiry and take legal action against respondent No.4-Jarnail Singh, Divisional Forest Officer, Phillaur. 2. The petitioner claims himself to be in lawful possession of agricultural land measuring 85 Kanals 5 Marlas which was leased to him by Punjab Wakf Board for a consideration of Rs.4,81,750/-. He has been in cultivating possession of land in question. Respondent No.4 misusing his official position is interfering in petitioner’s lawful possession. He filed a civil suit for permanent injunction before learned Civil Judge, Phillaur whereby vide order dated 19.12.2025 the Court granted interim DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.24 16:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-12615-2026 -2- protection in his favour. Despite stay order, respondent has damaged his property and harassing him. He submitted representation dated 26.02.2026 before competent authority but to no avail. 3. On being confronted with the fact that there is an interim order in favour of the petitioner, thus, alternative remedies are available, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the petition with liberty to avail alternative remedies as permissible by law. 4. Dismissed as withdrawn with aforesaid liberty. 5. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE April 24, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.24 16:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document