108 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18975-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 08.06.2026 Lakhwinder Singh and others .. Petitioners Vs. State of Punjab and others ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEERJA K. KALSON Present: Mr. Prateek Sodhi, Advocate for the petitioner. (through Video Conferencing) Mr. Adhiraj Singh, AAG, Punjab ... SANDEEP MOUDGIL , J. (Oral) 1. This Writ Petition Under Article 226 of Constitution of India has been filed for issuance of directions to official respondents to take immediate requisite action against the private respondents, who are indulging in blatant and unauthorized illegal mining at the village common land situated in Khasra No.2//16, 2//17, 2//24, 2//25 and 8//5, Gram Panchayat Village Dera Mir, Block Sirhind, District Fatehgarh Sahib. 2. At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that he will be satisfied, in case a direction is issued to respondents/competent authority to decide the representations dated 21.05.2026 (Annexures P-2 and P-3) within a time bound manner. 3. Without adverting to the merits of the case, the respondents/competent authority is directed to consider and decide the representations dated 21.05.2026 (Annexures P-2 and P-3), after providing JASMINE KAUR 2026.06.10 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document opportunity of hearing to the petitioners, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. 4. A copy of order so passed be supplied to the petitioners within seven days thereafter. 5. Petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) JUDGE (NEERJA K. KALSON) 08.06.2026 JUDGE Jasmine Kaur Whether speaking/reasoned Yes No Whether reportable Yes No JASMINE KAUR 2026.06.10 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document