134 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-10387-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:06.07.2026 SOM NATH …..PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ….RESPONDENT(S) CORAM:- HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Dr. Malkiat Singh, Advocate (through video conferencing) for the petitioner. Mr. Sourabh Goel, Addl., AG, Haryana. ***** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) 1. This petition has been filed with a prayer to set aside the recovery proceedings initiated by respondent No.4 pursuant to the order dated 01.02.2023. 2. It is alleged that the procedure stipulated by law had not been followed and that for a certain period, the liquor vend remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Be that as it may, we find that the order pursuant to which the recovery has been initiated is dated 01.02.2023. Except for stating that some representation has been made in the matter, there is nothing on record to show why the said order was not challenged in appropriate proceedings. 4. The recovery is admittedly a consequence of the order dated 01.02.2023. Without laying any challenge to the said order in appropriate proceedings, it would not be open to the petitioner to approach this Court RAHUL JOSHI 2026.07.07 19:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, CHD CWP-10387-2026 (O&M) 2 challenging the recovery proceedings, which is merely consequential in nature. 5. With these observations, the instant writ petition is dismissed. 6. All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. [ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA] ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE [ROHIT KAPOOR] JUDGE JULY 06, 2026 Rahul Joshi 1. Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether Reportable Yes/No RAHUL JOSHI 2026.07.07 19:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, CHD