CWP-20341-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 141 CWP-20341-2026 Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 Preet Constructions …Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab and others …Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. Brijesh, Advocate, and Ms. Akansha, 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 admitted amount of payment due to the petitioner against the final bill, Annexure P-6, for the patch work done by the petitioner - Firm on various link roads in the Municipal Committee, Khamano and Bassi Pathana Sheheedi Sabha 2024, District Fatehgarh Sahib, amounting to ₹7,85,044. 2. Learned State counsel, on instructions from Mr. Jasbir Singh, Executive Engineer, PWD, Patiala, submits that the said undisputed amount of the aforesaid bill will be credited to the petitioner’s account within four months from today. PAYAL 2026.07.13 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-20341-2026 -2- 3. In view of the statement made, learned counsel for the petitioner has no objection to the petition being disposed of in terms thereof. 4. The petition, accordingly, stands disposed of directing the respondents to release the admitted amount to the petitioner within four months from today, failing which it shall carry interest at the rate of twelve per cent per annum thereafter till actual payment. These directions are without prejudice to the petitioner’s right to avail appropriate remedies in accordance with law against the disputed amount. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 08.07.2026 Payal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PAYAL 2026.07.13 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment