Ananta Kalita and 10 Ors v. Megha Nidhi Dahal, I.A.S.,

ORDER Date : 12.02.2024

Heard Mr. K. R. Bora, learned counsel for the petitioners.

Mr. D. Nath, learned Senior Govt. Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondent has furnished a speaking order dated 03.10.2023, issued by the District Commissioner, Sivasagar. The relevant portion reads as under:

"Therefore, in view of the above, I, Shri Aditya Vikram Yadav, IAS, District Commissioner, Sivasagar am of the considered view that Sivasagar Municipal Board may

a) take urgent measures towards sending a proposal to the government for sanction and release of fund for payment of the gratuity liabilities of the retired employees which have arisen before the Board till date; Page No.# 4/4

b) choose not to pay the Provident Fund and Leave Encashment liabilities of the retired employees until the Board attains the situation of financial soundness."

Considering the speaking order dated 03.10.2023, this Court is of the considered opinion that the respondent have complied with the order passed by this Court. Accordingly, this contempt petition is closed.

The speaking order dated 03.10.2023 is placed on record. JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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