IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH C.W.P. No. 5171 of 2008 Date of Decision: March 28, 2008 GLM Construction Pvt. Ltd. and another …Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. KUMAR HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SABINA Present: Mr. Premjit Kalia, Advocate, for the petitioners. M.M. KUMAR, J. This petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to decide representation dated 3.12.2007 (P-1) and to release due payment to the petitioners alongwith interest @ 11% per annum on the delayed payment. For payment of work done by the petitioners, a representation dated 3.12.2007 (P-1) was sent to the respondents, which is stated to be pending with them. Without going into the merits of the case, we deem it just C.W.P. No. 5171 of 2008 and appropriate to direct the respondents to take cognizance of the representation, dated 3.12.2007 (P-1) sent by the petitioners and decide the same expeditiously preferably within a period of two months from the date a certified copy of this order is presented to them. It shall be appreciated if a speaking order is passed. Petition stands disposed of in the above terms. (M.M.KUMAR) JUDGE (SABINA) March 28, 2008 JUDGE Pkapoor 2