IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH LPA No.1379 of 2011(O&M) Date of decision: 08.08.2011 Karam Singh …..Appellant versus Director Rural Development & Panchayats, Punjab and others ……Respondents CORAM: Hon’ble Mr.Justice Jasbir Singh Hon’ble Mr.Justice Augustine George Masih Present: Ms.Shiksha Sharma, Advocate for Mr.Vikas Singh, Advocate for the appellant Jasbir Singh, J. (Oral) This appeal has been filed against an interim order dated 26.7.2011, which reads thus:- “Notice of motion for 5.9.2011. To be heard along with CWP No.10264 of 2011. Meanwhile, subject to the petitioners’ depositing the annual lease amount @ Rs.20,000/- per acre for the year 2010-2011 (subject to further revision for the year 2011-2012 onwards) with the Gram Panchayat, within a period of two weeks from today, the status-quo shall be maintained. However, if the afore-stated amount is not deposited, the interim stay shall be deemed to have been declined.” LPA No.1379 of 2011(O&M) Vide the order, mentioned above, the appellant has been directed to deposit the lease amount @ Rs.20,000/- per acre for the year 2010-2011 with the Gram Panchayat within a period of two weeks from the date of passing of that order. Upon his doing so, status quo was ordered to be maintained. It is contention of counsel for the appellant that the amount awarded is on the higher side and that the land is being leased out in the village for a lesser amount. Be that as it may, without expressing any opinion at this stage, we make it clear that at the time of final arguments, the Court will look into above contention of the appellant. Above said order will not cause any prejudice to the rights of the appellant at the time of final hearing. The appellant is permitted to deposit the amount within a further period of two weeks from today, if not already deposited. The appeal stands disposed of. (Jasbir Singh) Judge 08.08.2011 (Augustine George Masih) gk Judge 2