IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 155 CWP-21939-2026 Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 HARISH CHANDER & ORS. ...Petitioners Vs. STATE OF HARYANA & ORS. …Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Sumit Dagar, Advocate and Mr. Abhimanu Jangra, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Abhinav Kalia, DAG Haryana *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioners through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking direction to respondents to reassess, revise and re-determine the compensation rates in respect of agricultural lands falling under tower Nos. 83/1, 83/2, 83/3 and 83/4 of village Bhaisru Kalan, Tehsil Sampla, District Rohtak affected by 765 KV Sikar-Narela transmission line project (for short ‘Project’) in accordance with prevailing market rates, fair valuation principles, market rate committee guidelines and supplementary guidelines governing payment of right of way compensation. They are further seeking direction to respondents to decide their representations dated 05.01.2026, 13.01.2026, 15.01.2026 and 22.04.2026. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.07.21 11:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-21939-2026 -2- 2. As per pleadings, respondent No.4-Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. initiated the Project for high-voltage transmission. The said Project passes through several villages including agricultural land in Village Bhaisura Kalan, Tehsil Sampla, District Rohtak. The respondent No.4 determined compensation as per applicable policy. The petitioners approached the authorities on the ground of discrepancy in compensation vis-a-vis adjoining villages. They preferred representations dated 05.01.2026, 13.01.2026, 15.01.2026 and 22.04.2026 to the authorities seeking determination of compensation but the same have not been decided till date. 3. On being asked, learned counsel for petitioners submits that page No.62 is an award passed by competent authority. 4. A perusal of page No.62 reveals that it cannot be called as award. It seems to be part of proceedings of meeting of the Market Rate Committee. 5. In the backdrop, this Court cannot pass any order determining petitioners’ rights. 6. Disposed of with liberty to petitioners to file afresh with better particulars. 7. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE July 20, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.07.21 11:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment