P&H: Dismisses PIL against Gram Panchayat’s decision of sale of land to petrol pump, as sale consideration was utilised for development works of village.

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⚖️ Order Date: 29 May 2026
Headnotes
Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, Ss.5, 6, 10-A, Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964, R.8(3) — Disposal of shamlat land — Lease and sale of land to petrol pump by Gram Panchayat — Land was leased and later sold by Gram Panchayat after due approval of competent authority and at the prevailing market value and sale consideration was utilised for development works of village - No interefrence warranted in said decision - PIL rejected. (Paras 14

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P&H: Dismisses PIL against Gram Panchayat’s decision of sale of land to petrol pump, as sale consideration was utilised for development works of village.   High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed against the lease and sale of Gram Panchayat land holding that the petitioner failed to show any illegality in the transactions or any genuine public interest. The petition challenged a series of orders and documents, including the lease deed, the sale deed, an

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