IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. Civil Writ Petition No. 935 of 2009 DATE OF DECISION : FEBRUARY 13, 2009 KEWAL SINGH AND AORS. ....... PETITIONER(S) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS. .... RESPONDENT(S) CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAI LAMBA PRESENT: Mr. PS Sekhon, Advocate, for the petitioner(s). Mr. KS Sidhu, DAG, Punjab. AJAI LAMBA, J. (Oral) The main grievance of the petitioners is that oath of office of Panch has not been administered and election for the post of Sarpanch is not being held as the private respondents, who are influential persons, apprehend that their man would not be elected. Learned counsel for the respondent-State has pointed out that the oath has already been administered and the election for the post of Sarpanch is scheduled for 18.2.2009. This petition is disposed of, however, a direction is issued to the Punjab State Election Commission and Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur, to ensure that free and fair election is held for the post of Sarpanch, on 18.2.2009. February 13, 2009 ( AJAI LAMBA ) Kang JUDGE