CWP No.6654 of 2009.doc - 1 – HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.6654 of 2009 Date of Decision: 16.09.2010 **** Jugraj Singh & Ors. . . . . Petitioners VS. State of Punjab & Ors. . . . . . Respondents **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** 1. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? **** Present: Mr. AS Syan, Advocate for the petitioner(s) Mr. H.S. Brar, Addl. AG Punjab ***** SURYA KANT J. (ORAL) (1). This order shall dispose of CWPs No.6654 & 11411 of 2009 as the issues involved are common in nature. (2). The petitioners are Government employees to whom Government quarters/accommodation has been allotted at Durgi Road, Phase-I, Ludhiana. Their grievance is that majority of the quarters in the same building have been forcibly occupied by the 1984-riots-affected victims who are not permitting the petitioners and other lawful allottees to utilize and enjoy the allotted quarters. CWP No.6654 of 2009.doc - 2 – (3). The respondents have filed their reply/affidavit highlighting the steps taken by them for rehabilitation of the riots-affected victims. (4). There can indeed be no doubt that the respondents, in furtherance of their policy decisions, are required to take all the remedial and necessary steps for rehabilitation of the riots- victims. The respondents are equally obligated to ensure that no unlawful or untoward incident takes place and the authorized allottees of the Government quarters like the petitioners are allowed to occupy, use and enjoy the allotted accommodation in accordance with law. (5). The District Administration especially respondent No.3 is accordingly directed to ensure that no obstruction whatsoever is caused in the possession, enjoyment and utility of the quarters allotted to the petitioners. (6). Ordered accordingly. Dasti. (SURYA KANT) JUDGE 16.09.2010 vishal shonkar