CWP-23109-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 136 CWP-23109-2026 Date of decision : 28.07.2026 Karamjit Singh ...... Petitioner versus State of Punjab and others ...... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN Present: Mr. Prateek Sodhi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. H.P.S. Ishar, Addl. A.G., Punjab (through V.C.). **** PANKAJ JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. Present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent No.3 to decide the partition proceedings pending it since 05.08.2011. 2. Petitioner has tabulated date wise proceedings in the writ petition. From bare perusal thereof, it is evident that the matter though was also being adjourned as the Presiding Officer was not holding Court on account of administrative reasons, but at the same time, the matter was many time adjourned on account of ‘No work day resolution’ passed by the Bar Association. 3. In view thereof, the direction for time bound disposal though cannot be issued. However, the Court is sanguine that the Presiding Officer shall make an endeavour to decide the partition DINESH KUMAR 2026.07.30 16:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-23109-2026 2 application, expeditiously taking cognizance of direction issued by the Finance Commissioner in order dated 20.01.2023. 4. Disposed off, accordingly. (PANKAJ JAIN) JUDGE 28.07.2026 Dinesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No DINESH KUMAR 2026.07.30 16:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document