CWP No. 27348 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (115) CWP No. 27348 of 2026 Date of Decision: 26.08.2026 Rajdeep Singh ......Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and Others .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Present: Mr. Raj Kaushik, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Aakanksha Gupta, AAG, Punjab. **** KIRTI SINGH , J. (ORAL) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the respondent to consider and decide the applications dated 18.12.2025 (Annexures P-2 and P-3) for grant of a regular stage carriage route permit under the New Transport Scheme, 2018, for the Jourkian–Mansa via Mian, Jherianwali, Berawala, Bajewala, Uddat Bhagat Ram, Kot Dharmu, Dulowal and Nangal route, in accordance with law, which remain undecided despite the legal notice dated 01.06.2026 (Annexure P-8). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner had applied for grant of a regular stage carriage route permit on the route Jourkian–Mansa via Mian, Jherianwali, Berawala, Bajewala, Uddat Bhagat Ram, Kot Dharmu, Dulowal and Nangal, pursuant to the Punjab Transport Scheme, 2017 and the notification dated 11.02.2021 issued by the competent authority. It is submitted that the said route falls at Sr. No. 2, bearing Route No. 202/RTA/BTD, with a single length of 26 kilometres, which is within RITIKA 2026.08.27 15:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CWP No. 27348 of 2026 -2- the permissible limit. The petitioner submitted applications dated 18.12.2025 (Annexures P-2 and P-3) for grant of the said permit and thereafter submitted a representation dated 20.04.2026, followed by a legal notice dated 01.06.2026 (Annexure P-8), requesting the respondents to consider and decide his applications. However, no decision has been taken thereon till date. The petitioner would be satisfied, at this stage, if a direction is issued to the competent authority to consider and decide the applications dated 18.12.2025 (Annexures P-2 and P-3) by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law, within a time-bound period. 3. Notice of motion to the official respondent at this stage only. 4. On the asking of the Court, Ms. Aakanksha Gupta, AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of official respondent-State. 5. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner and without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to the official respondent concerned to consider and decide the applications dated 18.12.2025 (Annexures P-2 and P-3) of the petitioner expeditiously and within a time bound manner, by passing a speaking order in accordance with law. 6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE August 26, 2026 Ritika Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RITIKA 2026.08.27 15:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh