IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 121 CWP-8179-2026 Date of Decision : March 18, 2026 SHRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR TRANSPORT CO. REGD. BARNALA -PETITIONER V/S REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, BATHINDA, THROUGH SECRETARY -RESPONDENT CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. P.S. Bawa, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh Walia, A.A.G., Punjab. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. The prayer wrapped in the instant writ petition is for issuance of directions to the respondent to approve a regular joint timetable for the routes Sardulgarh-Barnala and back, and Barnala-Moga and back, in terms of the notification dated 24.07.2023. 2. During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner fairly submits that, at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied in case a direction is issued to the respondent to decide the legal notice dated 09.02.2026 (Annexure P-3) within a stipulated time period. 3. Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh Walia, A.A.G., Punjab, who is in receipt of an advance copy of the writ petition and represents the respondent, submits that there is no objection in case a direction is issued to the respondent to decide the legal notice (supra) within a stipulated time period. DEVINDER YADAV 2026.03.19 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-8179-2026 2 4. Without evincing any opinion as regards the merits of this writ petition, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to take a final decision on the legal notice (supra) within eight weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 5. Disposed of accordingly. (KULDEEP TIWARI) March 18, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.03.19 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment