IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.13913 of 2008 M/s Purvi Trunk Works, Sitamarhi, through its proprietors Shailesh Kumar Agarwal, S/o Late Ram Kishun Agrawal, R/o- Khemka Colony, Court Bazar, P.O. P.S. and District Sitamarhi. …………Petitioner. Versus 1. The State of Bihar, through its Chief Secretary, Bihar, Patna 2. The State Election Commissioner, Bihar, Patna. 3. The District Election Officer (Panchayat) Cum District Magistrate, Sitamarhi, District Sitamarhi. 4. The District Panchayat Raj Officer, Sitamarhi, District Sitamarhi. ……..Respondents. ----------- For the petitioner : Mr. Mrigank Mauli, Advocate Mr. Vinay Mistry, Advocate For the State : Mr. Zaki Haider, Adv. (J.C. to GA-10) For Respondent No. 2 : Mr. Sanjeeve Nilesh, Advocate. ----------- 04. 30.01.2009 Petitioner claims payment of Rs. 8,14,049/-. The dispute now is as between the Collector, Sitamarhi who is the District Election Officer and the Director, Panchayati Raj. Director, Panchayati Raj states that payments were made to the District Collector, as per his requisition from time to time, but as the Collector failed to submit Utilization Certificates, further payments were stopped. Collector takes stands not dispute the amount payable to petitioner but shows he has requisitioned about Rs. 82,000,00/- (Eighty Two Lacs) from the Director, Panchayati Raj and will make payment on receipt thereof. It is tragic for the petitioner and - 2 - anarchy on behalf of State because of internal differences between two organs of the State the petitioner has become unsuspecting sufferer. He has nothing to do with all disputes but still even though liability towards him is not disputed. Payments are not being made in view of the aforesaid facts. I have no option but to direct that the Collector- cum-District Election Officer, Sitamarhi may ensure payment to the petitioner of the dues as aforesaid within one month from the production of a copy of this order before him, failing which the same shall be paid along with interest @ 12% per annum. The writ petition stands disposed of. Let a copy of this order be sent to the Chief Secretary and Finance Secretary, who may bring the matter to the notice of the Chief Minister. Vikash/- (Navaniti Prasad Singh, J.)