Three identical writ petitions were dismissed. The Court held that the Land Acquisition Collector's observations regarding employment were merely advisory and not binding directions. The matters were also dismissed due to an unexplained delay of over 25 years.
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In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh
| 1. | Civil Writ Petition | No. 433 of 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Swarn Singh | ... Petitioner(s) | |
| Versus | ||
| State of Punjab and Others | ... Respondent(s) | |
| 2. | Civil Writ Petition | No. 436 of 2023 |
| Mandeep Singh | ... Petitioner(s) | |
| Versus | ||
| State of Punjab and Others | ... Respondent(s) | |
| AND | ||
| 3. | Civil Writ Petition | No. 438 of 2023 |
| Harjinder Singh | ... Petitioner(s) | |
| Versus | ||
| State of Punjab and Others DATE OF |
DECISION: 11.01.2023 |
... Respondent(s) |
CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal. Present: Mr. Vikas Bali, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Charanpreet Singh, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondents.
DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.01.13 14:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Civil Writ Petition No. 433 of 2023 And Other Connected Cases
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Anil Kshetarpal, J.
DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 02.07.2019) . While noticing the facts, the Court has observed that the 2023.01.13 14:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Civil Writ Petition No. 433 of 2023 3 And Other Connected Cases
Collector has noticed that the Punjab Government has desired that the Power Grid Corporation of India shall employ one member from each of the family whose land has been acquired. In the humble opinion of this Bench, the aforesaid observations shall not be considered as a direction to the Power Grid Corporation of India to give employment to one member of each of the family. The learned counsel representing the petitioners has failed to draw the attention of the Court to the relevant provision of the 1894 Act enabling the Land Acquisition Collector to issue such directions. Hence, the aforesaid observations made in the award dated 26.03.1997 is only advisory in nature. 6. Secondly, the land was acquired vide award No.4 dated 26.03.1997. A period of more than 25 years has already elapsed. Hence, at this stage, it would not be appropriate to entertain the writ petitions after an unexplained delay of more than 25 years.
(Anil Kshetarpal) Judge January 11, 2023 “DK” Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No
DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2023.01.13 14:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Power Grid Corporation of India is bound by the Collector's observations to employ a family member despite lack of statutory authority.
Whether this Court can grant relief for employment after a delay of more than 25 years.
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Kartar singh and Others v. Secretary to Government of Punjab and OthersExplained¶13
Kartar singh and Others v. Secretary to Government of Punjab and Others (Regular First appeal No. 1654 of 2004, decided on 02.07.2019)
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Swarn Singh
Mandeep Singh
Harjinder Singh
State of Punjab
Anil Kshetarpal
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