Sagittal Infra Projects v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner, Sagittal Infra Projects, executed a contract for the AP State Housing Corporation and submitted a final bill of Rs 1,99,70,902/-. The respondents admitted the payable amount as Rs 1,99,71,008/- but failed to release payment. The High Court directed the respondents to pay the admitted amount within four months, subject to standard deductions. The claim for interest at 18% per annum was not granted; the petitioner may submit a representation for interest, which the authorities must decide within four months after hearing both parties.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to pay the admitted amount of Rs 1,99,71,008/- within four months from receipt of the order, subject to standard deductions. Petitioner at liberty to submit representation for interest; authorities to decide within four months thereafter after hearing both parties.