CWP-21629-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH *** CWP-21629-2026 Date of decision : 17.07.2026 Gaurav Sharma ... Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: Ms.Sadhana, Advocate for Mr.Udeyveer Singh, 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 an appropriate writ, order or direction especially in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to remove the illegal encroachments and unauthorized construction erected upon the public / panchayat land (village pond/johard) extending in plot no.19 (3 kanal and 8 marla) situated at Village Jaspur, District Panchkula. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents has pointed out that in the present case the petitioner has efficacious remedy, inasmuch as, under Section 7 of the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 (hereinafter to be referred to as “1961 Act”) even the petitioner or any other DAVINDER KUMAR 2026.07.17 16:54 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order / judgment CWP-21629-2026 2 villager can file petition under Section 7 of the 1961 Act. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that in view of the same, he seeks to withdraw the present petition with liberty to institute appropriate proceedings, in accordance with law. 4. In view of the above, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn with the aforesaid liberty. (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