Dismissed

Amarjit Singh etc. v. Charanjit Singh etc.

Punjab & Haryana HC1 Apr 2019COCP/2190/2014

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The High Court of Punjab and Haryana disposed of a contempt petition filed for non-compliance with an interim order restricting discharge of sullage rainwater into the Jargari drain. The court found that the respondents secured a work order for necessary repairs and sanctioned funds, finding satisfactory progress. Consequently, the court dismissed the contempt petition. A main application, having

What did the court decide?

The contempt petition was dismissed; the rule against the respondents was discharged.

Amarjit Singh etc. Vs Charanjit… — Public Procurement and Tenders | Punjab & Haryana HC (2019)

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CM-15325-CII-2015 in/and COCP-2190-2014 - 1 -

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CM-15325-CII-2015 in/and COCP-2190-2014 Date of Decision: April 01, 2019

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Amarjit Singh and others

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.....Petitioners

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Versus

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Shri Charanjit Singh and others

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......Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MS.JUSTICE NIRMALJIT KAUR

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Present: Mr.Vishal Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr.P.S.Bajwa, Addl.AG, Punjab. Mr.J.S.Toor, Advocate for respondent Nos.1 to 3. Mr.Sanjeev Soni, Advocate for respondent No.5.

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NIRMALJIT KAUR, J. (ORAL)

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The contempt is filed for non-compliance and violation of the order dated 04.08.2000 vide which interim directions were issued restraining the respondents from discharging any sullage or rain water into the Jargari drain, Village Jargari, Tehsil Payal, District Ludhiana.

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On 06.03.2019, learned counsel for respondent No.5 stated that the plan was submitted way back in the year 2003 and thereafter, the estimate was also provided to M.C. Khanna stating that `140.77 lakhs was required for covering 1.91 KM of drain and that the Municipal Council on their part have done nothing.

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Learned counsel appearing for the Municipal Council, however, stated that they do not have the funds to cover the drain and the funds have to be given by the State Government to the Board to execute the work.

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Accordingly, while taking a serious view, this Court vide order dated 06.03.2019 directed the respondents to have a meeting prior to the

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MEENU 2019.04.04 10:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh

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next date and come forward with a solution and a specific date by when the work shall stand completed.

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In pursuance to the order dated 06.03.2019, Mr.Kulwinder Singh, M.E. on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3- MC Khanna and S/Sh. G.P.Singh, EE and S.S.Dhindsa, SE for respondent No.4 are present and have placed on record the work order, i.e. letter No.883, dated 06.03.2019, given to the successful contractor with a stipulation that the time-limit for completion of the work shall be 12 months.

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In view of the satisfactory progress, although much delayed, i.e., the work order having been allotted and `1644.26 lakhs having been sanctioned for the entire work including construction of the sewerage plant as well as construction of the drain and the same shall be completed within the stipulated period as mentioned in the work order, the contempt petition is dismissed.

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Rule issued against the respondents stand discharged.

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The respondents shall ensure that the needful be done as expeditiously as possible.

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Since the main case has been dismissed, the application has become infructuous and is disposed of as such.

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April 01, 2019 ( NIRMALJIT KAUR ) meenuss JUDGE 1. Whether speaking/reasoned ? Yes/No 2. Whether reportable ? Yes/No

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MEENU 2019.04.04 10:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh

Amarjit Singh etc. v. Charanjit Singh etc.

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