114 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-15128-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 15.05.2026 THE RAI CO-OPERATIVE LABOUR AND CONSTRUCTION SOCIETY LTD. ...Petitioner Versus THE STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present : Mr. Rajesh Kumar Girdhar, Advocate Ms. Kirandeep Kaur, Advocate and Mr. Amanveer Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Arun Jindal, Addl. A.G., Punjab. Mr. Rajat Dogra, Advocate for Mr. Sarbuland Mann, Advocate for respondents No.3 to 6. 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 @ 12% per annum. 2. Learned counsel for respondents No. 3 to 6 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 @ 12% per annum from the date of passing bills. GURPREET KAUR 2026.05.15 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-15128-2026 (O&M) -2- 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 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 Misc. Application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. May 15, 2026 [JAGMOHAN BANSAL] gurpreet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No GURPREET KAUR 2026.05.15 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document