IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.13343 of 2011 Date of decision: 28.07.2011 Gian Singh …..Petitioner versus Union of India and others ……Respondents CORAM: Hon’ble Mr.Justice Jasbir Singh Hon’ble Mr.Justice Augustine George Masih Present: Mr.R.K.Arya, Advocate for the petitioner Jasbir Singh, J. (Oral) In this writ petition, it is case of the petitioner that the land which was not subject matter of acquisition has been taken in possession without payment of compensation. Prayer is to issue directions to the authorities for payment of compensation regarding excess land used for widening of the road. For the said purpose, the petitioner has remedy available under the National Highways Act, 1956. This writ petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to avail an appropriate remedy. (Jasbir Singh) Judge 28.07.2011 (Augustine George Masih) gk Judge