01. The petitioner through the medium of instant petition has sought the following reliefs:

i) Writ of mandamus commanding upon the respondents to release the pending payments/clear the admitted liability of the petitioner to the tune of Rs.7,71,224/-(rupees seven lakhs seventy one thousand two hundred twenty four only) which is an admitted liability by the respondents and also to pay interest at the rate of 18% and compensation over the delayed payments as the respondents have failed to perform their statutory duties for releasing the hard earned money of the petitioner which is causing financial hardship to the petitioner.

ii) Mandamus commanding the respondents to release the pending payment of Rs.7,71,224/-(rupees seven lakhs seventy one thousand two hundred twenty four only) due to the petitioner in favour of the respondent No.5 along with interest of 18% till the date of its realization with a further direction to the respondent No.5 to release/clear the pending payments of the petitioner along with interest till the date of its realization.

SUBMISSIONS ON BEHALF OF THE PETITIONER

02. The petitioner who claims to be a proprietorship firm originally belonging to late Krishan Kumar