Ms Sohan Lal Company v. The Punjab Health System Corporation

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH *** CWP-16698-2026 Date of Decision: 25.05.2026 M/S SOHAN LAL & COMPANY

...Petitioner

Versus

THE PUNJAB HEALTH SYSTEM CORPORATION & OTHERS

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. R.K. Girdhar, Advocate for petitioner Mr. Deepanshu Mehta, 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 payment with respect to work carried out by it for the respondent along with interest @ 12% per annum.

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Learned counsel for the respondents submits that admitted liability would be discharged within four months from today subject to verification.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that respondent may be subjected to interest @ 12% per annum from the date of passing bills. SUDEEPAK KUMAR 2026.05.26 15:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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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 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 Misc. application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 25.05.2026 SDK Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No SUDEEPAK KUMAR 2026.05.26 15:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document