CWP-10014-2026 (O&M) [1] 257 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-10014-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 14.07.2026 Yogesh Khurana ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Mr. Anshul Muwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, Addl. A.G. Haryana. **** VIKAS BAHL, J. (ORAL) 1. In the present writ petition, following prayers have been made:- “Civil Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 praying for issuance of a Writ in the nature of Certiorari against the reply dated 09.03.2026 issued by respondent no. 3 HSVP (Annexure P-8). AND Further praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the Respondent Authorities to grant the benefit to the present petitioner under LFSS/VSSS Scheme (Annexure P-3), (Annexure P-4) and (Annexure P-5) and consideration of Rebate in Enhancement & Interest of Plot No. 361, Sector-5, Urban Estate, Hansi. AND Any other such or similar Writ or direction, that this Hon'ble Court may deem fit to pass in the given facts and circumstances, may also be kindly passed in favour of the present Petitioner” 2. On 06.04.2026, a Coordinate Division Bench of this Court was PAWAN KUMAR 2026.07.16 09:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-10014-2026 (O&M) [2] pleased to pass the following order:- “Present: Mr. Anshul Muwal, Advocate, for the petitioner. ***** Advance copy of the petition has been served upon State. Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, Addl. A.G., Haryana, has put in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. A perusal of the petition shows that by virtue of re- allotment letter dated 20.12.2011, Annexure P-1, Plot No.361, Sector 5, Urban Estate, Hansi, was transferred in the name of the petitioner, whereunder he was required to deposit allotment price in instalments. The last instalment was due on 26.07.2017. It appears that some deposits have been made by the petitioners in December, 2025 and February, 2026 and a request has been made to avail the benefit of schemes dated 03.03.2021 and 08.07.2024, Annexures P-3 and P-5, respectively, floated by respondent Nos.2 and 3, which has been declined by virtue of the impugned order. Despite the fact that last instalment was due in July, 2017, it seems that respondent Nos.2 and 3 have not taken any steps to resume the property. Counsel for the State requests for an accommodation to get instructions. List on 26.05.2026. April 06, 2026” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is ready to pay interest and penalty, if any, imposed and has thus, submitted that the petitioner be heard before any final order is passed against the petitioner. 4. Learned counsel for the respondents-State has submitted that the proceedings under Section 17 of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran Act, 1977 has been initiated and notice dated 09.03.2026 has already been issued to the PAWAN KUMAR 2026.07.16 09:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-10014-2026 (O&M) [3] petitioner calling upon him to deposit the outstanding amount and has further fairly submitted that in case the petitioner files reply to the said show cause notice then same would be considered before passing any final order under Section 17 of the Act. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the same satisfies the petitioner. 6. Keeping in view the abovesaid facts and circumstances, the present writ petition is disposed of with the following observations/directions:- i) It would be open to the petitioner to file reply to notice dated 09.03.2026 issued by the Estate Officer, HSVP within a period of two weeks from today. ii) In case any such reply is filed within the aforesaid period then the Estate Officer would take the same into consideration and give an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner or his representative before passing any final order under Section 17 of the Act. 7. This Court has not opined on the merits of the case and the Estate Officer would decide the same independently in accordance with law. (VIKAS BAHL) JUDGE (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Pawan Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No PAWAN KUMAR 2026.07.16 09:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document