IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.9211 of 2009 BHOLA PRASAD SAH Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- For the petitioner : Mr. Mrigank Mauli, Advocate Mr.Vinay Mistry, Advocate For the State : Mr. A.C. to AAG 11 2 5.8.2009 In the instant writ petition the petitioner prays for a direction to the respondent authorities to make payment of a sum of Rs.21,50,181.00 without deduction being the dues for executing the contracts bearing no.41-F2-2002-03, 42-F2-2002-03, 36-F2-2002-03, 18-F2-2006-07 and 43-F2-2006-07 pertaining to National Highway No.31 and National Highway No.107. It appears that pursuant to the award of tender the petitioner completed the required works including the strengthening of the National Highway in question. After completion of the work measurements were affected and the same was recorded in the concerned measurement book nos.1240. 1257. 1297, 1261 and 1288 respectively. Thereafter the petitioner has submitted his bill but only part payment has been made. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the work order and the work done are not in dispute. He submits that it would appear from Annexure-13 that the payment has not been made to the petitioner on account of lack of funds. The petitioner had also filed representation before the authorities concerned. After hearing learned counsel for the parties, this court observes that if the petitioner files a detailed representation with - 2 - KHAN necessary documents before the Principal Secretary cum Commissioner, Road Construction Department, Bihar, Patna, respondent no.1, he would dispose of the same by a speaking order within two months from the date of its filing and would pay the admitted dues within two months thereof. With the aforesaid observations and directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. (S.P.Singh,J)