IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 253 CWP-1627-2026 Date of Decision: 19.03.2026 RAJAN CONTRACTOR ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. …Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. R.K. Girdhar, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Aman Dhir, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab Ms. Sanju Wadhwa, Advocate (through V.C.) for respondent-MC *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondent to release payment with respect to work of construction of LIC Road at Fazilka. 2. Learned counsel for Municipal Corporation submits that admitted liability would be discharged within two months from today subject to verification. 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 2026.03.19 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-1627-2026 -2- 4. In the wake of statement of learned State counsel, the petition stands disposed of with direction to release admitted liability within two 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 19, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.19 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document