Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition CWP-13735-2009 (O&M) filed by Nathi Ram (petitioner) against Haryana Tourism Corporation and another respondent.
  • Petition limited to seeking a direction for the respondents to release Rs.2.5 lacs payable to the petitioner under the policy referenced in Annexure P‑6.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Ashish Aggarwal, Sr. Advocate, assisted by Mr. Saket Bhandari; counsel for respondents: Mr. R.S. Kundu.
  • State counsel raised no objection to the limited prayer.

Court Reasoning and Directions

  • The Court, without addressing the merits, disposed the petition.
  • Directed respondents to consider and decide the petitioner’s claim within six months from the order date.
  • Upon a favourable finding, respondents must grant the benefit forthwith.
  • If the order is adverse, it must contain reasons, and the petitioner remains free to seek further legal redress.

Final Outcome

  • Respondents are mandated to adjudicate the Rs.2.5 lacs claim within six months and release the amount if entitlement is established; otherwise, provide a reasoned adverse order.

Topics: Legal Order, Tourism Corporation