Authority: Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J. (Uttarakhand High Court)

Order Date: Not specified

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner – M/s Ayan Contractor; Respondents – State of Uttarakhand and others.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (WPMS/3114/2026) filed in the High Court seeking mandamus for payment of dues.
  • Background: The petitioner states it was awarded petty contracts for civil work by the Nagar Nigam, Haridwar. It completed all assigned work to the satisfaction of the concerned authority.
  • Allegation: Despite satisfactory completion, the payment due for the work has not been released to the petitioner.
  • Reliefs Sought:

1. A writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the respondent authorities to pay Rs 45,80,000 (Forty‑Five Lakh Eighty Thousand Only) to the petitioner.

2. A writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the authority to consider any representation made by the petitioner within one week from the date of the order; if representation is made, the competent authority shall decide the matter within the statutory period of 07 months thereafter.

Final Outcome

  • The petition is pending; the court has not yet issued a decision. The petitioner seeks mandamus for payment and procedural direction regarding any representation.

Topics: Payment Dispute, Contractor Claims