DEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.17 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-18899-2026 -2- 2. Today counsel for the State on instructions from ASI Mani Ram, 166/KTHL, Police Station HSENB Kaithal submits that even though the petitioner was acquitted, but the fact remains that the person appointed is facing criminal proceedings in FIR No.315, dated 13.01.2022 registered for offence punishable under Section 135 of Electricity Act, at P.S. Jind. 3. In view thereof, this Court finds that the appointment of respondent No.4 cannot be sustained. 4. Keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of the present case, the entire procedure for appointment of Lambardar of village Patti Afgan, District Kaithal, is hereby quashed. 5. The authorities are directed to reinitiate the procedure within a period of eight weeks and act in accordance with law. 6. In case, any of the parties to the present lis applies for appointment as Lambardar, the authority shall consider their application in accordance with law taking into consideration their criminal antecedents and the parameters envisaged under Rules 15 and 17 of Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887. 7. Accordingly, the instant writ petition is disposed off. July 14, 2026 (Pankaj Jain) Dpr Judge Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR 2026.07.17 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document