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Monjula Mahanta and 4 Ors. v. Rajesh Prasad and Ors.

Contempt – closure of proceedings

Gauhati HC14 Jul 2026Cont.Cas(C)/157/2018

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Gauhati High Court, Cont.Cas(C)/157/2018, Monjula Mahanta and Ors. v. Rajesh Prasad and Ors., decided 15.07.2026 by Devashis Baruah, J.; contempt proceedings closed after payment/transfer of Rs.13,78,030/- pursuant to order dated 19.06.2026; Reference Court judgment; calculation dispute left to Executing Court; land acquisition compensation; Assam Revenue Department and PWD officials as respondents.

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Contempt proceedings closed upon compliance (transfer of Rs.13,78,030/- to Petitioner No.3's bank account); Petitioners expressly left free to approach the Executing Court on the calculation issue. ¶34

Monjula Mahanta and 4 Ors. Vs Rajesh Prasad and Ors. — Contempt of Court | Gauhati HC (2026)

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GAHC010074682018

2026:GAU-AS:9673

THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

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Case No. : Cont.Cas(C)/157/2018

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MONJULA MAHANTA AND 4 ORS. W/O. LT. PRABHAT CHANDRA MAHANTA, R/O. SANKARPUR, HENGRABARI ROAD, GANESHGURI, GHY., DIST. KAMRUP (M), ASSAM

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2: SMT. ANITA MAHANTA

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DAUGHTER IN LAW OF LT. PRABHATR CHANDRA MAHANTA (W/O. LT. NRIPEN MAHANTA WHO WAS THE S/O. LT. PRABHAT CHANDRA MAHANTA) R/O. SANKARPUR HENGRABARI ROAD GANESHGURI GUWAHATI DIST. KAMRUP (M) ASSAM

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3: SMT. RITA PEGU (MAHANTA)

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D/O. LT. PRABHAT CHANDRA MAHANTA AT PRESENT W/O. SRI JYOTI PRAKASH PEGU R/O. NARAKASUR KAHILIPARA GUWAHATI DIST. KAMRUP (M). ASSAM

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4: SMT. PRITI MAHANTA KALITA

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D/O. LT. PRABHAT CHANDRA MAHANTA W/O. DR. JOGEN CHANDRA KALITA R/O. JALUKBARI GUWAHATI DIST. KAMRUP (M) ASSAM

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5: DIPAK MAHANTA

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S/O. LT. PRABHAT CHANDRA CHANDRA MAHANTA R/O. SANKARPUR HENGRABARI ROAD GANESHGURI GHY. DIST. KAMRUP (M) ASSAM VERSUS

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RAJESH PRASAD AND ORS. THE COMMISSIONER AND SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF ASSAM, REVENUE DEPTT., DISPUR, GHY.

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2:VIRENDRA MITTAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KAMRUP (M) GUWAHATI 3:NABADIP PATHAK THE ADDL. DY. COMMISSIONER REVENUE KAMRUP (M) GUWAHATI 4:AJIT KUMAR KAKATI CHIEF ENGINEER P.W.D. (ROADS) ASSAM CHANDMARI GUWAHATI DIST. KAMRUP (M) ASSAM

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5:BHUPEN SARMA

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EXECUTIVE ENGINEER P.W.D. (ROADS) ASSAM CHANDMARI GUWAHATI DIST. KAMRUP (M) ASSAM

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6:SRI GYANENDRA DEV TRIPATHI PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF ASSAM REVENUE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPTT.

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DISPUR GHY.-781006 7:SRI SUMIT SATTAWAN DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KAMRUP (M) HENGRABARI GUWAHTI-781036 ASSAM 8:SRI SANJIB DALAI THE ADDL. DY. COMMISSIONER REVENUE KAMRUP (M) GUWAHATI-781001 ASSAM 9:SRI SANJIB SHAM CHIEF ENGINEER P.W.D. (ROADS) ASSAM CHANDMARI GUWAHATI-781003 DIST. KAMRUP (M) ASSAM 10:SRI MUNINDRA CHANDRA DEKA EXECUTIVE ENGINEER P.W.D(ROADS) ASSAM CHANDMARI GUWAHATI-78100

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For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. R. C. Saikia, Sr. Advocate : Ms. R. Saikia, Advocate For the Respondent(s) : Mr. B. Gogoi, Addl. AG, Assam : Mr. D. Nath, Sr. GA, Assam

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BEFORE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DEVASHIS BARUAH

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ORDER

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Date : 15.07.2026

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Heard Mr. R. C. Saikia, the learned Senior counsel assisted by Ms. R. Saikia, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioners and Mr. D. Nath, the learned Senior Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the Respondent Nos. 1, 2 and 3. I have also heard Mr. B. Gogoi, the learned Additional Advocate General appearing on behalf of the Respondent Nos. 4 and 5.

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In pursuance to the order dated 19.06.2026, the amount of Rs.13,78,030/- have already been transferred to the Petitioner No.3’s Bank Account.

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Taking into account the above, nothing further remains in the instant contempt application.

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Mr. R. C. Saikia, the learned Senior counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioners submitted that the calculation have not been made in terms with the judgment passed by the Reference Court. It is the opinion of this Court that these aspects can be very well taken up before the Executing Court if so advised.

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Accordingly, this Court does not find any further requirement for continuation of the contempt proceedings for

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which the instant contempt proceedings stands closed.

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Before parting with the records, this Court observes that the closure of the contempt proceedings shall not prejudice the Petitioners to approach the Executing Court, if so advised.

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JUDGE

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