109 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-12505-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:24.04.2026 SARBAN SINGH ....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Mr. Krishan Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Ambika Chaudhary, AAG, Punjab. **** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, J. (Oral) 1. After some arguments in the matter, learned counsel for the petitioner comes up with a prayer to withdraw the instant writ petition as the petitioner intends to approach the concerned authorities for seeking compounding by depositing requisite fee in terms of Rule 75(1) of Punjab Minor Minerals Rules, 2013. 2. In that view of the matter, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the concerned authorities seeking compounding by depositing the requisite fee in terms of Rule 75(1) of the Punjab Minor Minerals Rules, 2013. 3. The instant writ petition is accordingly disposed of. 4. All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. [ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA] JUDGE [ROHIT KAPOOR] JUDGE APRIL 24, 2026 Rahul Joshi 1. Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether Reportable Yes/No RAHUL JOSHI 2026.04.24 19:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, CHD