CWP No. 29354 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (109) CWP No. 29354 of 2026 Date of Decision: 10.09.2026 Satpal ......Petitioner Versus State Transport Commissioner, Punjab .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Present: Mr. Amit Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Aakanksha Gupta, AAG, Punjab. **** KIRTI SINGH , J. (ORAL) 1. The present writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to consider and decide the representation dated 11.08.2026 (Annexure P-4) for grant of one Regular Stage Carriage Permit for one return trip daily on the route Damdama Sahib–Faridkot via Kot Shamir, Bathinda, Goniana, Baja Khana and Kotkapura, in accordance with law. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner had applied for grant of a regular stage carriage permit for plying a vehicle on the route Damdama Sahib–Faridkot via Kot Shamir, Bathinda, Goniana, Jaito and Kotkapura, pursuant to the notification dated 30.05.2011. Despite submission of the application, no decision has been taken by the respondent till date. The petitioner made repeated requests and also submitted a representation dated 11.08.2026 (Annexure P-4), seeking consideration of his claim for grant of the permit. However, the said representation remains undecided. The petitioner would be satisfied, at this stage, if a direction is RITIKA 2026.09.11 16:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CWP No. 29354 of 2026 -2- issued to the competent authority to consider and decide the representation dated 11.08.2026 (Annexure P-4), 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 representation dated 11.08.2026 (Annexure P-4) 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 September 10, 2026 Ritika Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RITIKA 2026.09.11 16:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh