IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 132 CWP-21057-2026 Date of Decision: 14.07.2026 Ram Chander and another …Petitioner(s) Versus State of Haryana and others …Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. G.S. Gopera, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Bhupender Singh, Additional Advocate General, Haryana Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Senior Advocate, (Senior Panel Counsel) with Ms. Gurneet Sagoo, Panel Counsel for respondent no.2/UOI TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to take action for fraud and embezzlement committed with respect to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) funds which were to be spent for development of village Samchana, Block Sampla, District Rohtak. 2. It is apparent that the petitioners are espousing a public cause as they want action to be taken for the alleged embezzlement of public funds. Such issues can be raised by way of a public interest petition. 3. The petition, accordingly, stands disposed of granting liberty to the petitioners to agitate their rights by filing a public interest petition in accordance with law, if so advised. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Payal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PAYAL 2026.07.16 09:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment