WP(C) 2996/2011 BEFORE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY Heard Mr. S.K. Muktar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Dr. B. Ahmed, lear ned counsel appearing for all the respondents. The petitioner by the present petition has claimed that though pursuant to the d irection issued by the Executive Engineer, Irrigation, Guwahati West Division fo r supply of 1,00,000 numbers of Mat Lamination Booklets (Irrigation Department B ooklets), he supplied the said quantity with the satisfaction of all concerned a nd raised the bills for Rs.15,55,320/-, he has been paid only an amount of Rs.3, 00,000/- leaving the balance of Rs.12,55,320/-. According to the petitioner, de spite various representations made, the said amount has not been paid, though du e and payable to him. Dr. Ahmed, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents, upon instruct ion has submitted that the petitioner has supplied only 35000 numbers of such bo oklets for which he was entitled to a sum of Rs.4,98,225/- out of which Rs.3,00, 000/- has already been paid leaving the balance of Rs.1,98,225/- which shall be paid within a period of 3 (three) months from today. Dr. Ahmed denies that the petitioner has supplied more than 35000 booklets and he is entitled to the amoun t more than Rs.1,98,225/-. The writ Court cannot enter into such disputed question of facts, for which the writ petitioner has to approach the Civil Court having appropriate jurisdiction over the matter. However, as the respondents has accepted that an amount of Rs.1 ,98,225/- is due and payable to the petitioner and agreed to pay the said amount within a period of 3 (three) months, the respondents authority shall pay the sa id amount of Rs.1,98,225/- within a period of 3 (three) months from the date of production of the certified copy of the order passed today alongwith the copy of the writ petition with annexures appended thereto before the Chief Engineer, Ir rigation, Guwahati. The writ petition is accordingly allowed to the extent indicated above. No cost s.