The Talwandi Madho Coop L C Society Ltd v. The State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-1482-2026 Date of Decision: 19.03.2026 THE TALWANDI MADHO CO.OP L&C SOCIETY LTD.

...Petitioner

Vs.

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. R.K. Girdhar, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Aman Dhir, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab Ms. Roja Agnihotri, Advocate for respondent No.3-MC *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondent to release payment with respect to work of P/L RCC Pipe NB in Shahkot along with interest @12% p.a.

2.

Ms. Roja Agnihotri, who on advance notice is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.3 and filed Power of Attorney. Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. 3.

Learned counsel for respondent No.3 submits that admitted liability would be discharged within 15 days from today. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.19 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that respondent may be subjected to interest @ 6% per annum from the date of passing bills.

5.

In the wake of statement of learned State counsel, the petition stands disposed of with direction to release admitted liability within 15 days from today along with interest @ 6% per annum from the date of passing bills. It is made clear that if payment is not released within aforesaid period, the rate of interest would be 9% from the expiry of said period.

6.

Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE March 19, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.19 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document