Authority: Uttarakhand High Court (Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J.)

Order Date: 14 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Kulvindar Kaur.
  • Respondents: Divisional Head and others, including Punjab National Bank.
  • The petitioner claimed she had made a representation to Punjab National Bank in Punjab regarding execution of a lease agreement, and that the bank had occupied more area than was proposed to be leased.
  • Counsel for the bank advised that any grievance should be addressed to the competent authority.
  • The court considered the submissions and noted that the petitioner may approach the Circle Head of Punjab National Bank, Haldwani.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition (WPMS/2425/2026) is disposed.
  • The petitioner is granted liberty to make a representation to the Circle Head, Punjab National Bank, Haldwani within one week from the order date.
  • Upon receipt of the representation, the bank must issue a reasoned order within three weeks, as per law.

Topics: Lease Dispute, Banking