IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 128-2 CWP-7535-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 24.03.2026 M/S LOKESH KUMAR CONTRACTOR ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS. …Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Sandeep Bhatia, Advocate with Mr. Kamal Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Deepak Vashisht, DAG Haryana (assisted by Mr. Vijay Dhanda, Executive Engineer and Mr. Deepak Kumar, S.D.E.) *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to the respondent to release its dues with respect to work carried out. 2. Learned State counsel submits that admitted liability would be discharged within four months from today. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that respondent may be subjected to interest @ 6% per annum from the date of passing bills. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.24 16:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-7535-2026 -2- 4. In the wake of statement of State counsel, the petition stands disposed of with direction to release admitted liability within four months from today along with interest @ 6% per annum from the date of passing bills. It is made clear that if payment is not released within aforesaid period, the rate of interest would be 9% from the expiry of said period. 5. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE March 24, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.24 16:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document