CWP-20053-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. 143 CWP-20053-2026 Date of Decision:-06.07.2026 The Lakha Singh Wala Hithar Co.op. L & C Society. ......Petitioner. Vs. The State of Punjab & Ors. ......Respondents. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. Rajesh Kumar Girdhar, Advocate for the Petitioner. Mr. Vikas Arora, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (ORAL) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release the due payment of ₹ 10,61,681 along with intrest qua the works executed by the petitioner pursuant to the Work Order dated 16.09.2025, Annexure P-1. 2. Learned State Counsel on instructions from Mr. Navdeep Singla, Executive Engineer, PWD B&R Branch, Ferozepur, submits that the outstanding amount of bills raised by the petitioner would be released within three months from today. 3. In view of the statement made, the petition stands disposed of with a direction to the respondents to release outstanding amount to the petitioner within three months from today. In case the due amount is not VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.10 15:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-20053-2026 -2- paid within the stipulated period, it shall carry an interest at the rate of twelve per cent per annum from expiry of the said period till actual payment. ( TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA ) JUDGE 06.07.2026 Vinay Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No VINAY MAHAJAN 2026.07.10 15:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document