Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. CWP‑19754‑2026 was filed by Pardeep Kumar under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus for possession of site SCO No.83, Pocket‑C, measuring 139.35 square metres, located in Sector 78, SAS Nagar (Mohali).
- The petitioner asserted that he had paid all requisite dues yet the respondents had not delivered possession.
- Respondent‑1 is the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA); respondent‑2 is the Estate Officer of GMADA.
- Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Mohit Singla, argued that a specific date and time should be fixed for the petitioner to take possession before the Estate Officer.
- Counsel for the respondents, Ms. Avin Sandhu, appearing on instructions from Mr. Aman Gupta, Estate Officer, stated that GMADA is ready and willing to deliver possession, but the petitioner never approached the Estate Officer to take over the site.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after hearing both sides, disposed of the petition.
- The petitioner is directed to appear before respondent No.2 – the Estate Officer – on 22 July 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the officer’s office.
- Following that appearance, the necessary formalities for handing over possession of the site shall be completed.
Topics: Court Order, Real Estate Possession, Government Authority