Dhingra Brothers India v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-6637-2026 Date of Decision: 27.04.2026 DHINGRA BROTHERS (INDIA) ...Petitioner Vs.

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Amit Dhawan, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Ishan Kaushal, AAG Punjab *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 14.05.2025 whereby respondent No.3-Executive Engineer, Provincial Division, PWD B&R, Ludhiana has rejected its claim of differential GST arising out of statutory enhancement of GST from 12% to 18%.

2.

This is second round of litigation. The petitioner, on earlier occasion, approached this Court by way of CWP-7112-2025 which was disposed of vide order dated 29.05.2025 with liberty to avail remedies as permissible by law. During the pendency of abovementioned writ petition, respondent No. 3 vide order dated 14.05.2025 rejected petitioners claim of reimbursement of 6% additional GST. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.27 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Learned counsel for the petitioner on being asked expressed his inability to controvert that there is arbitration clause in the agreement and respondent has rejected his claim by passing impugned order. 4.

In view of alternative remedy of arbitration, this Court does not find it appropriate to interfere.

5.

Disposed of with liberty to avail alternative remedies as permissible by law.

6.

Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE April 27, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.27 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document