IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 228 CWP-18699-2014(O&M) Date of Decision: 11.08.2025 SATPAL ....Petitioner VERSUS AUTHORITY UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGES ACT & ORS ....Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. P.S. Jammu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sushil K Verma, Advocate for respondents no. 2 to 4. KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for setting aside the impugned award dated 08.08.2014 (P-7), as passed by the Authority under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Sirsa. The claim of respondents no.2 to 4 was allowed, and the petitioner was directed to deposit Rs.94,608/- within 30 days from the date of passing of that order, failing which, he would be held entitled to pay compensation of equal amount i.e. Rs.94,608/-, along with principal amount along with interest thereon from the date of application till the actual payment @ 12% per annum. 2. During the course of arguments, and with the efforts of this Court, the matter has been resolved between the parties, and the petitioner has agreed to pay lump sum amount of Rupees two lacs to respondents no.2 to 4. The petitioner has agreed to pay Rs.1,00,000/- within a period of 15 days from passing of this order, in the Bank Account of respondent no.2, details of which is given as under:- “Customer No. 100786146 Account No.81051700053604 Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank, Village Chakkan, District Sirsa-125103” 3. Further Rupees One lac shall be deposited by the petitioner in six equal instalments, and each instalment shall be payable on first week of every month. In case of default in making the payments, then, the respondents are entitled to claim entire awarded amount. 4. In view of above, the instant petition is disposed of, with aforesaid direction. ( KULDEEP TIWARI) 11.08.2025 JUDGE Deepak Patwal 1. Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether reportable Yes/No Deepak Patwal 2025.08.13 11:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document