Isram Toppo v. The State of Assam and 8 Ors

ORDER Date : 03.04.2024

Heard Mr. D. Doley, learned counsel for the petitioner, who submits that the work pertaining to Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme in Namgaon in the district of Sonitpur was allotted to the petitioner. However, the allotment of the work was cancelled by the respondent, on the ground that he had not completed the work in time, vide letter dated 30.01.2023. The petitioner's counsel submits that the petitioner could not complete the work in time, due to the petitioner not being given his running bills by the respondent authorities. He accordingly prays that a direction should be issued to Page No.# 3/3 the respondents to re-allot the work to the petitioner and direct the respondents to make full payment of Rs. 5.81 Lakhs payable to the petitioner. Mr. D. Gogoi, learned counsel for the PHE submits that Rs. 5.81 Lakhs claimed by the petitioner has been paid to the petitioner through internet banking. He further submits that the work that had been allotted to the petitioner has been completed by somebody else. In view of the above, the present writ petition has become infructuous and the same is accordingly closed, as infructuous.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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