Sanjay Kumar Contractor v. State Of Haryana Through Additional Chief Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-16846-2026 Date of Decision: 26.05.2026 SANJAY KUMAR CONTRACTOR ...Petitioner Vs.

STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Vinay Kumar Arya, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Akshit Pathania, Assistant 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 him for the respondent.

2.

Learned State counsel submits that admitted liability would be discharged within six months from today subject to verification. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that respondent may be subjected to interest @ 18% 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 DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.26 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP-16846-2026 -2petitioner within six 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 26, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.26 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment