Nain Foundation v. Municipal Council Jind And Another

217(U)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-18413-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 29.05.2026 M/s Nain Foundation

...Petitioner

Versus

Municipal Council, Jind and Another

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Sat Parkash, Director (in person).

Mr. Ravish Kaushik, Advocate and Mr. Shivam Gupta, Advocate for Mr. N.C. Manchanda, Advocate for the 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 @ 18% per annum.

2.

Learned counsel for the respondents submits that admitted liability 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 @ 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 petitioner within three months from today. If payment is not released PRINCE CHAWLA 2026.05.29 17:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-18413-2026 (O&M) -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 Misc. application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 29.05.2026 Prince Chawla Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PRINCE CHAWLA 2026.05.29 17:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document