Narinder Maan v. State Of Haryana And ANR

CWP-1683-2026 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-1683-2026 Date of Decision: 20.04.2026 Narinder Maan

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana and another

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: - Mr. Parminder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Deepak Vashisth, Deputy Advocate General, Haryana (on instructions from Mr. Ashok, SDE, PWD, Gohana) *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondents to release payment with respect to work carried out by him for the respondent along with interest.

2.

Learned State counsel submits that petitioner has not completed the work, however, competent authority would consider petitioner's claim and if any admitted liability is found, it would be discharged within 4 months from today.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that respondent may be subjected to interest @ 6% per annum.

4.

In the wake of statement of both sides, the petition stands disposed of with a direction to respondents to release payment to the petitioner within 4 months from today. If payment is not released within MOHIT KUMAR 2026.04.20 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

CWP-1683-2026 -2aforesaid period, the respondent would be liable to pay interest @ 9% from the expiry of said period. The petitioner is at liberty to approach appropriate authority qua disputed amount, if any.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 20.04.2026 Mohit Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHIT KUMAR 2026.04.20 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.