M/S Gaanesh Kartikey Constructions Pvt Ltd v. Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board, Through Its Secretary And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-13395-2026 Date of Decision: 01.05.2026 M/S GAANESH KARTIKEY CONSTRUCTIONS PVT LTD.

...Petitioner

Vs.

PUNJAB STATE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BOARD & ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Ms. Nandita Verma, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Amit Kaith, Advocate for respondents *** 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 amount qua work carried out by it for the respondent. 2.

Learned counsel for respondents submits that admitted liability including security would be discharged within three 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.

DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.01 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-13395-2026 -24.

In the wake of statement of both sides, the petition stands disposed of with a direction to respondent to release payment including security to the petitioner within three months from today. If payment is not released within 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 01, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.01 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document