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Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Transprot Co. Regd Barnala v. Regional Transport Authority Bathinda through Secretary

Punjab & Haryana HC18 Mar 2026CWP/8179/2026

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Transport operator sought direction to the Regional Transport Authority to approve regular joint timetables on two routes. Counsel restricted relief to a decision on a pending legal notice; the court directed the authority to take a final decision within eight weeks and disposed of the petition without touching merits.

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Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Transprot Co. Regd Barnala Vs Regional Transport Authority Bathinda through Secretary — Punjab & Haryana HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CWP-8179-2026 Date of Decision : March 18, 2026

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SHRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR TRANSPORT CO. REGD. BARNALA

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-PETITIONER

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V/S

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REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, BATHINDA, THROUGH SECRETARY

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-RESPONDENT

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI

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Present: Mr. P.S. Bawa, Advocate for the petitioner.

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Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh Walia, A.A.G., Punjab.

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KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL)

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The prayer wrapped in the instant writ petition is for issuance of directions to the respondent to approve a regular joint timetable for the routes Sardulgarh-Barnala and back, and Barnala-Moga and back, in terms of the notification dated 24.07.2023.

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During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the petitioner fairly submits that, at this stage, the petitioner would be satisfied in case a direction is issued to the respondent to decide the legal notice dated 09.02.2026 (Annexure P-3) within a stipulated time period.

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Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh Walia, A.A.G., Punjab, who is in receipt of an advance copy of the writ petition and represents the respondent, submits that there is no objection in case a direction is issued to the respondent to decide the legal notice ( supra ) within a stipulated time period.

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DEVINDER YADAV 2026.03.19 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

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CWP-8179-2026

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Without evincing any opinion as regards the merits of this writ petition, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to take a final decision on the legal notice ( supra ) within eight weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.

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5. Disposed of accordingly.

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March 18,	2026	(KU	LDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE
devinder
	Whether speaking/reasoned	:	Yes/No
	Whether Reportable	:	Yes/No

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DEVINDER YADAV 2026.03.19 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Transprot Co. Regd Barnala v. Regional Transport Authority Bathinda through Secretary

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Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Transprot Co. Regd Barnala v. Regional Transport Authority Bathinda through Secretary

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