WP(C) 6301/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H. BARUAH Heard Mr. Goswami, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R. Tanti, learned standing appearing for the respondent Nos.2, 4 and 5 as well as Mr. Talu kdar, learned Addl. Sr. Govt. Advocate, Assam appearing for the respondent No.3. None appears for the other respondents. The petitioner by the present petition has ventilated the grievance that though pursuant to the work order dated 20.10.2009 issued by the Chief Engineer (I&W), Brahmaputra Board, Basistha, Guwahati, he has been carrying the boulders by his own private arrangement across the river Brahmaputra, he has been charge d with certain amount by the respondent Nos.6 to 8, the settlement holders in re spect of 3(three) different Par-ghats, though according to the petitioner they c annot charge any toll or fee as such boulders has been carried by the petitioner through his own rented boat and not even using the Par-ghats, which were settle d in favour of respondent Nos.6 to 8. Mr. Tanti, learned standing counsel, IWT, has submitted that the period of settlement made in favour of the respondent Nos.6 to 8 has already been over on 31.03.2011 and in fact a fresh tender notice has been floated in respect of t hose Par-ghats. That being the position, the cause in the present writ petition does not survive and hence the writ petition stands closed. It is however made clear that in the event of any subsequent cause of ac tion arises, it is open to the petitioner to approach this Court again. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs.