Gautam Brahma v. The State of Assam and 10 Ors

ORDER

03.04.2024

¶1Heard Mr. J.I. Borbhuiya, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. M. Page No.# 3/3 Chetia, learned counsel for all the respondents, except respondent Nos. 2 & 7, who are represented by Ms. H. Baruah, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. P. Nayak, learned Government Advocate, Assam.

¶2The petitioner's case is that the petitioner is the registered owner of a vehicle bearing registration No. AS-16-D-8007, which was hired by the respondents on different dates. However, the petitioner's bills amounting to Rs.5,29,166/- has not been paid to the petitioner.

¶3Mr. M. Chetia, learned counsel appearing for all the respondents, except respondent Nos. 2 & 7, submits that the hiring charges of the petitioner's vehicle amounting to Rs.5,29,166/- has been forwarded to the Assam Police Headquarters, Ulubari, Guhahati on different occasions through various memos, for according necessary sanction for release of funds. As such, as soon as the amount is sanctioned and released, the same would be paid to the petitioner.

¶4I have heard the learned counsels for the parties.

¶5On account of the categorical admission by the respondent No.9 in Para 5 of the affidavit-in-opposition that the petitioner is to be paid the admitted amount of Rs. Rs.5,29,166/-, as soon as funds are received from the higher authorities, the respondents are directed to make payment of the admitted amount within a period of 3 months, from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.

¶6The writ petition is accordingly disposed of.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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