IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (117) CWP-12196-2026(O&M) Date of Decision: 06.07.2026 Ashok Kumar --Petitioner Versus Union of India & Ors. --Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASGURPREET SINGH PURI. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY. Present:- Mr. Neeraj Tyagi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Suvir Kumar, Advocate for respondent no.1. Ms. Shruti, AAG, Punjab. *** JASGURPREET SINGH PURI.J (Oral) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the compensation for use and occupation of the land measuring 186 sq. Yards comprising in Khasra No.25/9 and 25/12 situated at Talwandi Bhai, Tehsil and District Ferozepur owned by the petitioner, which was illegally occupied by the respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had served a legal notice dated 02.02.2026 (Annexure P-8) to the respondents but the same has not been considered and decided till date. He further submitted that at this stage, the petitioner will be satisfied in case the aforesaid legal notice dated 02.02.2026 (Annexure P-8) is considered and decided by respondent No.3-Sub Divisional Officer-cum-Competent Authority (CALA), District Administrative Complex, Ferozepur in LUCKY 2026.07.09 09:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh CWP-12196-2026(O&M) -2- accordance with law and in a time bound manner. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Mr. Suvir Kumar, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent no.1 and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. Ms. Shruti, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent no.3. They submitted that in view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner, they have no objection in case a time bound direction is issued in this regard. 5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, without calling for the reply from the respondents and without expressing anything on the merits of the case, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent No.3-Sub Divisional Officer-cum-Competent Authority (CALA), District Administrative Complex, Ferozepur to consider and decide the legal notice dated 02.02.2026 (Annexure P-8) strictly in accordance with law and within a period of three months from today. 6. Misc. application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (JASGURPREET SINGH PURI) JUDGE (SANJIV BERRY) JUDGE 06.07.2026 lucky Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No LUCKY 2026.07.09 09:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh