CWP-12863-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 122 CWP-12863-2026 Date of Decision : 16.07.2026 Gori Shankar ...... Petitioner versus Superintending Canal Officer, Bhakhra Water Services, Circle, Sirsa and others ...... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN Present: Mr. Lupil Gupta, Advocate Mr. Varun Aggarwal, Advocate and Mr. Akash Khurcha, Advocate for the petitioner. **** PANKAJ JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. By way of present writ petition, the petitioner prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing official respondents to consider and decide the legal notice dated 02.03.2024 as well as application dated 11.06.2025 by passing speaking order. 2. The petitioner is aggrieved of dismantling of watercourse. 3. In the considered opinion of this Court, the petitioner has his remedies provided under law and the statutory authorities are well equipped to take cognizance of dismantling of watercourse and to grant relief to the petitioner in these circumstances. 4. In view thereof, there is no reason to interfere in the present writ petition. The petitioner is at liberty to pursue his alternate remedies in accordance with law. 5. Disposed off, accordingly. (PANKAJ JAIN) JUDGE 16.07.2026 Dinesh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether Reportable : No DINESH KUMAR 2026.07.20 19:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document