CWP-21597-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH *** CWP-21597-2026 Date of decision : 17.07.2026 Sultan Singh ... Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Mr.Shalender Mohan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Pradeep Prakash Chahar, Addl.A.G. Haryana. VIKAS BAHL, J.(ORAL) 1. This is a Civil Writ Petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus for directing the respondent no.3 to decide the applications under Section 7 of the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 (hereinafter to be referred to as “1961 Act”) (Annexure P-1 to P-5) pending against the respondents no.4 to 8 within a time bound manner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the eviction petition under Section 7 of the 1961 Act was filed by the Gram Panchayat through the present petitioner on 18.09.2025 and has referred to the zimni orders at page 66 of the paper book to show that the case is being DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.07.17 16:54 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment CWP-21597-2026 2 repeatedly adjourned without any effective proceedings. It is submitted that in the said circumstances, the Assistant Collector Ist Grade-respondent no.3 be directed to decide the said eviction applications. 3. Keeping in view the above said facts and circumstances, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent no.3 to decide the applications for eviction under Section 7 of the 1961 Act (Annexure P-1 to P-5) as expeditiously as possible. 4. The counsel are requested to fully assist the Assistant Collector Ist Grade in expeditious disposal of the case. (VIKAS BAHL) JUDGE (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE July 17, 2026. Davinder Kumar Whether speaking / reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.07.17 16:54 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment