COCP No. 1631 of 2009 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH COCP No. 1631 of 2009 Date of decision:- 31.8.2010 Hari Singh and another ......petitioners vs. Jagpal Singh Sandhu, Financial Commissioner and others ......respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT GUPTA Present: - Mr. K.K.Goel, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. M.C. Berry, Addl. AG, Punjab for respondents No. 1 to 3. Mr. J.S. Bhandowal, Advocate for respondent No.4. HEMANT GUPTA, J (ORAL) The present contempt petition arises out of an order passed by the Division Bench of this Court on 12.6.2009 wherein learned State Counsel has stated that State is aware about the continuation of illegal mining in the areas specified by the petitioners and that necessary actions shall be taken within a week for stopping of illegal mining. The grievance of the petitioners is that even though such statement was made before this Court but still illegal mining activities are permitted to be continued in the specified area. Detailed replies have been filed on behalf of the respondents. Mr. Berry states that criminal proceedings have been initiated by lodging of FIRs at the instance of Mining Officer against the persons engaged in illegal mining. The affidavits filed on behalf of Deputy Commissioner and Mining Officer are to the effect that illegal mining is not being permitted and steps are being taken to control the illegal mining and also to recover the least money by arrears of land revenue. COCP No. 1631 of 2009 -2- In view of the said fact, no further orders are called for in the present contempt petition. It shall be open to the petitioners to point out any instance of illegal mining to the authorities. The authorities shall be taken necessary action as per law. Disposed of in the above terms. (HEMANT GUPTA) JUDGE 31.8.2010 preeti