IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 140 CWP-13043-2026 Date of Decision: 29.04.2026 M/S AYUCHICKA AND DAUGHTERS ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. …Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Rajesh Girdhar, Advocate and Ms. Kirandeep Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Ishan Kaushal, AAG Punjab Mr. Abhilaksh Gaind, Advocate and Ms. Priya Jarial, Advocate for respondents No.3 to 5 *** 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 security amount qua work carried out by it for the respondent. 2. Learned counsel for respondents No.3 to 5 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 @ 6% per annum from the date of passing bills. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.29 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-13043-2026 -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 application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE April 29, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.04.29 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document