The Maa Ambey Coop L C Society Ltd. v. the State of Punjab and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
CWP-19726-2026, Punjab & Haryana HC, decided 03.07.2026 by Tribhuvan Dahiya J (oral). Petitioner: The Maa Ambey Co.Op L and C Society Ltd.; Respondents: State of Punjab and others. Subject: release of sanctioned amount ₹8,19,381 against bill Annexure P-2 (Public Works Department / Department of Education); payment within three months; default interest @ 12% per annum from date of sanction 13.03.2026 till actual payment. Petition disposed of on State counsel's statement; no statute or precedent cited; marked speaking/reasoned: yes/no left open on record.
What did the court decide?
Payment of the sanctioned amount of ₹8,19,381 against the petitioner's bill (Annexure P-2) within three months; failing payment within that period, the amount to carry interest at 12% per annum from the date of sanction (13.03.2026) till actual payment. ¶2