Arun Rangra v. State & Ors.

1. The parties have settled their disputes in this matter vide settlement agreement dated 24* May,2019. Test Case 17/2014 relates to the assets of late Ms. Sheela Sharma, who passed away on 13* March,2013. She was 2019:DHC:7822 survived by her two daughters- Mrs.Renu Bhanot and Mrs.Poonam Rangra and a son - Mr.Rajan Sharma.Mr.Rajan Sharma is proceeded ex-parte.

2. As per the settlement terms, Mrs. Renu Bhanot has agreed that upon completion ofthe evidence ofthe attesting witness,she will unconditionally withdraw her objections to the granting ofletters ofadministration in respect ofthe Will dated 5^^ May,2003 ofthe deceased testator. Mrs.Renu Bhanot has also agreed to give her no objection to the grant of letters of administration. In view thereof,Mr.Arun Rangra and Mrs.Poonam Rangra shall be thejoint owners ofthe suit property and parties agreed to cooperate for the mutation ofthe property in their name.

3. Ms. Poonam Rangra and Mr. Arun Rangra have together agreed to pay Rs.48 lakhs to Mrs.Bhanot-the first party,and out ofthe said amount, a sum of Rs. 50,000/- is to be paid at the time of grant of letters of administration. It is confirmed by parties today that a sum ofRs. 50,000/has been paid to Mrs. Renu Bhanot today. Accordingly, the settlement terms are acceptable to all the parties. The agreement has been signed by Mrs. Renu Bhanot through her husband Mr. Harsh V. Bhanot, who is present in Court today. Mr. Arun Rangra appears on his own behalfand on behalfofhis wife Mrs.Poonam Rangra. The parties have confirmed thatthe settlement agreement has been entered into between the parties. The statements of Mr. Arun Rangra and Mr. Harsh V. Bhanot have been recorded today. They confirm the settlement that has been entered into. Both parties agreed to abide by the settlement agreement. In view of the settlement, letters of administration is issued in favour of the petitioner in respect of Will dated 5'*^ May,2003 executed by the deceased testator. The valuation report ofthe suit property be filed by Respondent No.l within two \ \ \ weeks.The reportofthe Tehsildaar be filed within two weeks and copies be supplied to all the counsels. The Test case is accordingly disposed of and the next date ofhearing is cancelled.

4. CS (OS) 1156/2015 has been called for and listed in type supplementary. The Plaintiff has withdrawn the suit in view of the settlement. The decree shall, accordingly, be drawn in terms of the settlement agreement. a k PRATHIBA M.SINGH,J. AUGUST 05,2019 dj