WP(C) 3949/2009 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY Heard Mr. D.K. Kataki, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Goswami, learned counsel appearing for the Water Resources Department, Mr. Handique, lear ned State counsel appearing for the respondent Nos.2 and 7 and also Mr. Choudhur y, learned counsel appearing for the respondent No.8. The petitioner by the present petition has prayed for a direction to the respondent authority, more particularly the Water Resources Department, to rele ase an amount of Rs.45,24,210/-, which according to the petitioner is due and pa yable to him in respect of the various works done by him. The respondent No.3 in the affidavit-in-opposition filed on 17.08.2010 h as contended that the claim of the petitioner is under verification by the Chief Engineer and upon such verification if any amount is found to be due and payabl e, the same shall be paid in terms law laid down by this Court in Tamser Ali Vs. State of Assam reported in (2008)4 GLT 1. Since the petitioner’s claim is under consideration and verification by the Chief Engineer, the present writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the Chief Engineer to complete such verification and if upon such verification any amount is found to be due and payable, the petitioner’s name shall be regist ered and necessary payment shall be made following the directions issued in Tams er Ali’s case. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of.