Punjab and Haryana High Court notice to Centre over blocking of National Highways

Chandigarh, February 16

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued notice of motion to the Union of India and other respondents on a petition seeking action against persons who had dug up NHs and other roads following the farmers’ agitation.

The petitioner submitted that the persons had intentionally blocked highways and the roads by putting nails, barricades and other “iron and allied items”. Directions were sought to the Delhi DGP to remove obstacles created by its force. A judicial inquiry in the matter was prayed for.

The matter was brought to the court’s notice by Ravinder Singh Bassi for issuance of directions for “opening” NHs blocked and obstructed by the Delhi Police. Among other things, the petitioner contended that NHs could not be blocked. Appearing before the Bench, the petitioner referred to provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956, in support of his contentions. Taking up the matter, Justice GS Sandhawalia fixed March 15 as the next date of hearing. — TNS

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