Allowed
Ajaib Singh v. State of Punjab etc.
Punjab & Haryana HCCWP/5491/2015
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana disposed of a writ petition by directing the Collector to remove unauthorized encroachments from Gair Mumkin Pahi in accordance with an existing eviction order, using powers under the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules. Possession was to be delivered to the Gram Panchayat subject to the absence of a stay order.
What did the court decide?
Writ of mandamus directing the Collector to remove illegal encroachments and deliver possession of the unauthorised occupations to the Gram Panchayat.