Muthu Enterprises Ordered Payment Release by July 31, 2026

Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Port Blair

Order Date: 18 June 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Muthu Enterprises (represented by Mr. Gopala Binnu Kumar)
• Respondents: The Hon'ble Lt. Governor and Others, including Respondent No.5 (represented by Mr. Sumit Kumar Karmakar)
• Writ petition WPA/159/2026 concerning delayed payment owed to petitioner since 2024.
• Respondent No.5 filed an affidavit stating that bill scrutiny has been completed and that payment release will be effected within six weeks from the date of the affidavit.

Final Outcome

• The Court directs the authorities to release the payment in favour of Muthu Enterprises within six weeks, i.e., by 31 July 2026.
• Interest at the rate of 4% per annum is to be paid to the petitioner from 1 May 2024 up to 31 July 2026.
• No order as to costs.
• An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be provided to the parties on a priority basis upon compliance with all legal formalities.

Topics: Payment Dispute, Court Order