IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH C.W.P. No. 8170 of 2008 Date of Decision: May 15, 2008 Kuldeep Singh and others ....Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others .....Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. KUMAR HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAI LAMBA Present : Mr. Liaqat Ali, Advocate, for the petitioners. M.M. KUMAR, J. This petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent Nos. 1 and 2 to complete the formalities with regard to de-notification case qua the petitioners and also to restrain respondent No. 3 not to plant trees in the proposed de-notified land. In this regard, petitioner No. 1 for himself and on behalf of other persons has sent a representation to the respondents on 3.4.2008 (P-2), which is stated to be pending consideration as no reply has been received. Without going into the merits of the case, we deem it just and appropriate to direct the respondent to take cognizance of the representation dated 3.4.2008 (P-2) and decide the same expeditiously preferably within a period of four weeks from the date a certified copy of this order is presented to them. It shall be appreciated if a speaking order is passed. Petition stands disposed of in the above terms. (M.M. KUMAR) JUDGE (AJAI LAMBA) May 15, 2008 JUDGE Pkapoor