144 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-PIL-245-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 SUNIL KUMAR ....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS ….RESPONDENT(S) CORAM:- HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR Present: Mr. Rahul Goyal, Advocate and Mr. Mohit Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Senior Advocate with Mr. Prajwal Chauhan, Central Government Counsel for the respondents-Union of India. ***** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) 1. This petition has been filed with a prayer to direct the respondent-Railway Board to take a final decision in the matter relating to the construction of a railway under-bridge at Railway Crossing No. B- 115, Rampura Phul, District Bathinda, Punjab. 2. It is contended that the non-construction of the railway under-bridge is causing grave hardship to the residents of the area. It also transpires that the movement of train(s) was blocked by the residents of the area over this issue. 3. Learned Senior Counsel for the respondents has placed before the Court the order granting approval for the construction of a low-height subway at the railway bridge in question. 4. The approval letter dated 25.08.2026 passed by the Director, CE/B&S-II, is taken on record and marked as 'X'. The Registry is directed RAHUL JOSHI 2026.09.08 09:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, CHD CWP-PIL-245-2026 (O&M) 2 to do the needful. 5. The railway authorities are expected to proceed further in terms of the approval granted for such construction. 6. In view of the fact that approval has already been granted, we provide that the residents shall henceforth not interfere with the running of trains, and if such incidents are reported, the authorities shall act in accordance with law. 7. Learned counsel for the petitioner also undertakes not to create any such obstruction henceforth. 8. With these observations, the instant writ petition is disposed of. 9. All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. [ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA] ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE [YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR] JUDGE SEPTEMBER 03, 2026 Rahul Joshi 1. Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether Reportable Yes/No RAHUL JOSHI 2026.09.08 09:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court, CHD