STATE OF GUJARAT vs M/S. KOTHARI & ASSOCIATES

The Supreme Court set aside the Gujarat High Court's decision allowing the Respondent to claim interest, ruling that the claim was barred by the Limitation Act, 1963. The Court emphasized that the Respondent's request for damages due to delays in site handover was not timely, as the statutory notice under Section 80 CPC was issued after the limitation period had expired. The Court held that the Respondent's claims for compensation were invalid due to the failure to adhere to the prescribed time limits for filing such claims under the Limitation Act.