Can a contractor recover unpaid bills through a writ petition? Allahabad HC clarifies

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court mandated that Uttar Pradesh authorities pay a contractor Rs 14.24 lakh for work purportedly completed. The contractor, having only received partial payments despite multiple reminders, sought the court's intervention. The court stressed the importance of timely payment for acknowledged dues and directed the authorities to fulfill all formalities before issuing the complete settlement.