JUDGMENT

Sandeep Mehta, J. - Heard learned counsel for the parties. Perused the material available on record.

2. The instant first appeal has been preferred by the appellant Nagar Parishad, Hanumangarh for assailing the judgment-cumdecree dated 08.05.2019 passed by the learned Additional District Judge No.1, Hanumangarh in Civil Original Case No.22/2017 whereby, the suit for recovery of money filed by the plaintiffsrespondents was accepted and a decree fora sum of Rs.8,71,383/- with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of filing of the suit was issued in favour of the plaintiffs.

3. I have heard and considered the submissions advanced by learned counsel for the parties on admission of the instant appeal and have gone through the impugned judgment.

4. The Nagar Parishad issued an NIT in the 'Rajasthan Patrika' newspaper on 30.03.2013 inviting applications from the aspiring persons for the repair of drains in different streets of ward No.19, Hanumangarh Town. The bid offered by the respondent plaintiffs was the lowest. The contract was executed in their favour after the negotiations. As per the 'G' Schedule, work to the tune of Rs.9,59,130/- was awarded to the plaintiffs fo