113 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17618-2026 DECIDED ON: 06.07.2026 RANDHIR SINGH .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENT(S) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MOUDGIL Present: Mr. Mandeep K. Sajjan, Advocate with Mr. Vikram K. Bishnoi, Advocate for the petitioner. SANDEEP MOUDGIL, J (ORAL) 1. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked under Articles 226/227of the Constitution of India for praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other order or direction with a prayer for directing the respondent No. 2 to 4 to initiate appropriate action as per law against the guilty revenue officials (respondent no.5 &6),posted in Tehsil Patran,Distt. Patiala, who totally failure in discharging his legal duties, in collusion with private respondents by mis using their powers and post, in the interest of justice. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he will be satisfied in case a direction be issued to the respondent/State to decide the legal notice dated 05.04.2026 (Annexure P-5). 3. Notice of motion. MEENU 2026.07.06 16:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-17618-2026 -2- 4. Mr. Rajiv Verma, Addl. AG. Punjab, having served with an advance copy of the petition, has put in appearance on behalf of respondent/State and assures the Court that the above-said legal notice will be decided within time bound manner. 5. Without adverting to the merits of the case, the respondents/Competent Authority is directed to decide the legal notice dated 05.04.2026 (Annexure P-5), within a period of 8 weeks from receipt of certified copy of this order, after providing opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. A copy of speaking order so passed will be supplied to the petitioner within one week thereafter. 6. The petition in the aforesaid terms stands disposed off. (SANDEEP MOUDGIL) 06.07.2026 JUDGE Meenu Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable :Yes/No MEENU 2026.07.06 16:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document