Mehar Singh v. State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-13638-2026 Date of Decision: 04.05.2026 MEHAR SINGH

...Petitioner

Vs.

STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. V.K. Arya, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Svaneel Jaswal, Addl. A.G. Haryana *** 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 it for the respondent. 2.

Learned State counsel, on instructions from Mr. S.K. Tyagi, Executive Engineer, PHED, Hansi, submits that admitted liability would be discharged within four months from today subject to verification. 3.

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

4.

In the wake of statement of both sides, the petition stands disposed of with a direction to respondent to release payment to the petitioner within four months from today. If payment is not released DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.04 16:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-13638-2026 -2within aforesaid period, the respondent would be liable to pay interest @ 9% per annum from the expiry of said period. The petitioner is at liberty to approach appropriate authority qua disputed amount, if any. 5.

Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE May 04, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.04 16:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document