Ms Maha Laxmi Construction Company v. The State Of Haryana And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-16902-2026 Date of Decision: 26.05.2026 M/S MAHA LAXMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

...Petitioner

Vs.

STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. R.K. Girdhar, Advocate, Mr. Chirag Girdhar, Advocate and Ms. Kirandeep Kaur, 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 it for the respondent. 2.

Learned State counsel 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 @ 18% per annum from the date of passing bills.

DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.26 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

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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 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