CWP-17365-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No. 116-A CWP-17365-2026 Decided on:15.07.2026 Deepak Ghai . . . Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others . . . Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA PRESENT: Ms. Mamta Saini, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Bhupender Singh, Additional Advocate General, Haryana. TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J.(ORAL) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release the pending outstanding payment of `83,23,132 to the petitioner for the work of contruction of rainwater harvesting well and annual repair of non-residential buildings in PWD store against the bills, Annexures P-8 to P-14. 2. Learned State counsel, on instructions from Mr. Rohtash, Sub- Divisional Engineer, Maintenance Sub Division, Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads), Karnal, submits that the sanctioned amount against the aforesaid bills will be paid to the petitioner within a period of three months. 3. In view of the statement made, learned counsel for the petitioner has no objection to the petition being disposed of in terms thereof. MEHAK HURIA 2026.07.17 11:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CWP-17365-2026 -2- 4. Ordered accordingly. 5. In case the amount is not paid within three months from today, it shall carry interest at the rate of twelve per cent per annum thereafter till the date of actual payment. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) 15.07.2026 JUDGE Mehak Whether reasoned/speaking? Yes/No Whether reportable? Yes/No MEHAK HURIA 2026.07.17 11:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment