Order on Board

Per Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice

13/05/2026

1. Heard Mr. B. P. Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S. S. Baghel, learned Govt. Advocate, appearing for the State.

2. By this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner seek for the following relief(s):

“10.1. Issue an appropriate writ, order, or direction, directing the respondents the petitioner's admitted and undisputed dues amounting to 96,13,047/- (Rupees Ninety-Six Lakh Thirteen Thousand Forty-Seven only). for the work duly Completed by the petitioner;

10.2. Pass such other order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.”

3. The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner is a proprietorship firm engaged in electrification and maintenance works under the name and style of “M/s Om Sai Refrigeration” and is duly registered as a Class “C” contractor with the Public Works Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, besides holding a valid Class “A” Electrical Licence. The respondent department issued various tenders for electrification and electrical maintenance works under Division Jagdalpur, in which the petitioner pa