CWP-4835-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 122 CWP-4835-2026 Date of Decision: 20.04.2026 Jagroop Singh and others …Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: - Mr. Vipan Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Vikas Arora, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1. The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India are seeking direction to respondents to address their legal notice dated 05.01.2026 whereby they have requested respondents to issue notification or make rules to prevent overcrowding of transport vehicles and provide safe road to the commuters. 2. The petitioners are claiming that there is huge rush of transport vehicles moving from Gurdaspur to Bhani Main Khan via Purana Shalla, Bhulle Chack route. As per section 67 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the respondent is supposed to make rules to prevent overcrowding and road safety. 3. Mr. Vikas Arora, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, who on advance notice is present in Court on behalf of respondent-State, submits that competent authority would consider petitioners’ legal notice dated 05.01.2026 and proceed in accordance with law. MOHIT KUMAR 2026.04.20 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-4835-2026 -2- 4. Learned counsel for the petitioners agrees to aforesaid arrangement. 5. In the wake of statement of both sides, the petition stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 20.04.2026 Mohit Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHIT KUMAR 2026.04.20 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.