IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.8735 of 2007 MAHENDRA MANDAL Versus THE UNION OF INDIA & ORS ----------- 2 8.9.2009 Heard the learned counsel for the parties. The petitioner is a registered contractor under U.P. State Bridge Corporation Ltd. He had performed contract works under the guidance of the Chief Project Manager, respondent no.5, Ganga Railway Bridge Project, Digha Ghat, Patna. The learned counsel submits that the petitioner had done the work to the tune of Rs.2,47,107/- from June 2004 to January,2005. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has received only Rs.1,45,000.00 from the respondent and balance amount of Rs.1,02,107.00 still remains to be paid. The Deputy Project Manager, respondent no.2, had sent a letter appending calculation chart to the Chief Project Manager, respondent no.5 stating that the final amount of the petitioner has already been adjusted towards the amount of advance. The petitioner submits that the calculation chart given by the respondent is not correct. He submits that the respondent ought to have paid the same at a revised rate. Learned counsel for the State submits that the admitted dues has already been paid. The dispute relates to the rate at which payment is admissible. The remedy of petitioner is by way of filing suit. 2 After hearing the learned counsel for the parties this Court observes that if the petitioner is aggrieved, he may file representation before authority concerned, if so advised. With the aforesaid observation this writ application is disposed of. Anilkrsinha (Samarendra Pratap Singh, J.)