IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. C.W.P. No. 15893 2008 Date of Decision: 12th May, 2009. Satbir Singh & Ors. ....Petitioners through Mr. N.K.Jain, Advocate Versus State of Haryana & Ors. .Respondents through Mr. R.D.Sharma, DAG, Haryana. 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? SURYA KANT, J. [ORAL) The petitioners claim compensation on account of the damage caused to their crops due to hail-storm. Their grievance is that the Halqa Patwari had deliberately made a false report which led to their deprival of the compensation to which they are entitled under the Government of Haryana policy. Notice of motion was issued and in response thereto, the respondents have filed their reply. It is averred that the petitioners' claim was got re-inquired and having been found correct, compensation has now been offered to them. As regards the false report submitted by the Halqa Patwari, it is stated that disciplinary action has been taken against him and punishment of stoppage of two increments with cumulative effect has been imposed vide order [Annexure R-3]. Learned counsel for the petitioners, however, points out that actual payment of the compensation amount has not been made so far. In view of the aforementioned stand taken by learned counsel for the parties, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the Deputy Commissioner, Bhiwani and Sub Divisional Officer [Civil], Bhiwani to see that the compensation, as assessed by the Competent Authority, is paid to the petitioners as early as possible but not later than one month from the date a certified copy of this order is received by them. Disposed of. Dasti. May 12, 2009. ( SURYA KANT ) dinesh JUDGE