Madhab Deka v. the State of Assam and 4 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court, WP(C)/3233/2024, order dated 07-03-2025 by Justice Kardak Ete. Petitioner-contractor Madhab Deka sought release of admitted dues of Rs.2,25,681/- for repair of departmental IB at Basanaghat under M & R (2702 MI D & A) 2021-22, Morigaon-Laharighat-Jagiroad Division, Irrigation Department, Assam. Claim conceded as undisputed by respondent counsel; petition disposed of with direction to Chief Engineer, Irrigation Department to verify claim within two months and pay within three months thereafter if admitted. Keywords: contractor payment release, undisputed claim, mandamus-type direction, irrigation department dues, Morigaon.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with direction to the Chief Engineer, Irrigation Department (respondent No.2) to verify the petitioner's claim of Rs.2,25,681/- within two months and, if found admitted, pay the same within three months thereafter.