IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA, CHANDIGARH CWP No. 3756 of 2008 Date of Decision: March 13,2008 M/s Swastika Enterprises ...........Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ..........Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr.Justice M.M.Kumar Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Sabina Present: Mr.Sanjay Nagpal, 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 release the payment of pending bills along with interest @ 18% per annum, for the works executed and completed by the petitioner according to specifications and as per the terms and work order. For the relief claimed in the instant petition, the petitioner has already sent a legal notice, dated 24.9.2007 (P-1) to the respondents. Without going into the merits of the case, we deem it just and appropriate to direct the respondents to take cognizance of the legal notice, dated 24.9.2007 (P-1) sent by the petitioner 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. If the claim of the CWP No.3756 of 2008 -2- petitioner is found to be meritorious and decided in its favour then the benefit accruing to them shall be disbursed within a further period of one month thereafter. It shall be appreciated if a speaking order is passed. Petition stands disposed of in the above terms. ( M.M.Kumar ) Judge ( Sabina ) Judge March 13, 2008 arya