DEEPAK PATWAL 2026.07.29 11:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1799 of 2026(O&M) 2 compensation amount within 60 days and there is no reason for the learned trial Court to have directed the same, however, on a specific query put to learned counsel for the petitioner as to whether any application was filed by the petitioner seeking waiver of pre-deposit amount which could have been adjudicated in light of judgment passed by Hon’ble Apex Court in the case titled as ‘Muskan Enterprises and Anr. vs State of Punjab and Anr.’, 2024 INSC 1046, learned counsel for the petitioner could not demonstrate the same. 3. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of at this stage, with liberty to the petitioner to move an appropriate application before the learned trial Court seeking waiver of the pre-deposit amount. In the event such an application is filed, the same shall be decided by the learned trial Court in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the other side, who shall be at liberty to raise all objections available, in accordance with law. 4. It is, however, made clear that the present order shall not be construed as condoning any delay, in the event such an objection is raised by the other side. 5. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) 27.07.2026 JUDGE Deepak Patwal 1. Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether reportable Yes/No DEEPAK PATWAL 2026.07.29 11:14

I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

DEEPAK PATWAL 2026.07.29 11:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1799 of 2026(O&M) 2 compensation amount within 60 days and there is no reason for the learned trial Court to have directed the same, however, on a specific query put to learned counsel for the petitioner as to whether any application was filed by the petitioner seeking waiver of pre-deposit amount which could have been adjudicated in light of judgment passed by Hon’ble Apex Court in the case titled as ‘Muskan Enterprises and Anr. vs State of Punjab and Anr.’, 2024 INSC 1046, learned counsel for the petitioner could not demonstrate the same. 3. In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of at this stage, with liberty to the petitioner to move an appropriate application before the learned trial Court seeking waiver of the pre-deposit amount. In the event such an application is filed, the same shall be decided by the learned trial Court in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the other side, who shall be at liberty to raise all objections available, in accordance with law. 4. It is, however, made clear that the present order shall not be construed as condoning any delay, in the event such an objection is raised by the other side. 5. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) 27.07.2026 JUDGE Deepak Patwal 1. Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether reportable Yes/No DEEPAK PATWAL 2026.07.29 11:14

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