Authority: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Order Date: 07 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vyapar Mandal Saraswati Nagar, Sawra (Up‑Tehsil Saraswati Nagar, Tehsil Jubbal, District Shimla, H.P.)
- Respondents: State of Himachal Pradesh and others, including the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Jubbal
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition challenging the construction of concrete road dividers as part of the widening of National Highway 707 in Sawra Bazar.
- Background: The road widening project includes installing dividers approximately five feet wide in the middle of Sawra Bazar, a densely populated commercial and residential area with schools, health and veterinary institutions. The petitioner claims there is no footpath for pedestrians, the existing road width is insufficient, and the proposed dividers will exacerbate congestion, harm local businesses, and increase accident risk.
- Petitioner's Allegations: Lack of footpaths, excessive width of dividers, potential congestion, adverse impact on commerce and safety.
- Petitioner's Representation: Submitted to the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, on 02‑07‑2026 (Annexure P‑4).
- Court's Observations: The grievance pertains to the specific construction of dividers; no requirement to issue notices to respondents No. 4 & 5; no reply needed from appearing respondents at this stage.
Final Outcome
- The court directed the respondents (Executive Engineer and other competent authorities) to examine the petitioner's representation filed on 02‑07‑2026, in accordance with law and factual circumstances, within two weeks.
- The examination must involve authorized representatives of the petitioner and all other concerned stakeholders, including private respondents.
- The decision reached from this examination shall be communicated to the petitioner.
- The writ petition and any pending miscellaneous applications are hereby disposed of.
Topics: Road Infrastructure, Legal Dispute