CWP-19257-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No. 126 CWP-19257-2026 Decided on:02.07.2026 M/s Somnath Arya Kanya Pathshala . . . Petitioner Versus Registrar of Firms and Societies, Punjab and others . . . Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA PRESENT: Mr. Jagtar Kureel, Advocate for the petitioner. TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J.(ORAL) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondent no.1 to call for the record of M/s Somnath Arya Kanya Pathshala, Ropar under Section 22 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) and conduct investigation regarding the affairs of the Society under Section 23 of the Act. 2. Learned counsel contended that the petitioner has filed representations to respondent no.1/Registrar of the Society for conducting the investigation into the affairs of the Society and the latest one is dated 14.11.2025, Annexure P-14, but no action has been taken so far. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Vikas Arora, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondents no.1 and 2 and submits that appropriate action on the petitioner’s aforementioned representation will be taken by respondent MEHAK HURIA 2026.07.07 14:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CWP-19257-2026 -2- no.1/Registrar of Firms and Societies, Punjab, within three months, by passing an order in accordance with law. 5. In view of the statement made, learned counsel for the petitioner has no objection to the petition being disposed of in terms thereof. 6. Ordered accordingly. 7. In case the order is not passed within the stipulated period, the officer concerned shall pay costs of `50,000 to the petitioner. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) 02.07.2026 JUDGE Mehak Whether reasoned/speaking? Yes/No Whether reportable? Yes/No MEHAK HURIA 2026.07.07 14:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment