G.S.SINGHVI, J.

1. These three petitions are interrelated and in each of these writ petitions a prayer has been made for allotment of plots in phase-VI, Focal Point, Chandari Kalan, Ludhiana. In the year 1992, the Government of Punjab announced new Industrial Policy for speedy growth in the State. In order to implement that policy, the Government issued notification No. SI/ Allotment Policy/ 12095-E dated 24-11-1992 for simplification of procedures, revamping the single window clearance and provision of better infrastructure facilities etc. The Government also decided to meet with the demand of the entrepreneurs for development and, therefore, a fresh comprehensive policy for allotment of plots in the areas already developed and in the new areas had been evolved. Paragraphs 1, 3, 5 and 6 of this policy, which have important bearing on the issues raised in these writ petitions requoted below :-

"1. The allotment policy would be applicable to all the areas developed/to be developed for industrial purpose in the form of focal points, growth center, Industrial Areas, Industrial estates developed by any agency of the State Govt.

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