M S Kaustav Saikia v. the State of Assam and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Assam State Zoo payment dispute; contractor dues; work order dated 22.07.2021; completion certificate dated 08.08.2022; final bill Rs. 20,32,850/-; release of pending bills; Forest Department, Government of Assam; Divisional Forest Officer, Assam State Zoo Division; PCCF and Head of Forest Force; Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife); verification of entitlement; payment upon verification; six-month compliance period; writ disposal with directions; Gauhati High Court; Justice Devashis Baruah; WP(C)/147/2026.
What did the court decide?
Directions to the Respondent Authorities to verify successful execution of the works, submission of requisite documents and the Petitioner's entitlement to the dues, and to pay the amount due if entitlement is established upon verification; the exercise to be completed within 6 (six) months from service of a certified copy of the order on Respondent No. 2.