WP(C) 656/2010 BEFORE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.N. SARMA Heard Mr. A.M. Mazumdar, learned Sr. counsel appearing for the petitione rs. Also heard Mr. M.H. Rajbarbhuiya and Mr. A.R. Sikdar, learned counsel appear ing for the newly impleaded respondents as well as Mr. J. Handique learned G.A. The subject matter of grievance raised in this petition relates to no n payment and delayed payment of the compensation amount in respect of their lan d acquired by the Collector, Cachar, Silchar, for utilization by the Defence Dep artment. The learned Sr. counsel submits that there is no dispute as regards the claim of possession and jirath in respect of the land belonging to the petition ers which was acquired by the Collector and accordingly in terms of the earlier order passed in W.P.(C) No. 3524/09 dated 17.12.09 would not stand on the way of releasing the compensation amount more particularly the jirath payable to the petitioners. Mr. Sikdar,. learned counsel for the private respondents, however, refer ring to the aforesaid judgment as well the enquiry conducted by the Director, La nd Acquisition and Requisition on 19-12-2009, submits that there is a dispute as regards bonafide and validity of the assessment of compensation of jirath in re spect of the land of the petitioners also and it is submitted that in terms of t he decision of the Govt. and order of the court, fresh enquiry is being conducte d by the authority and necessary compensation may be directed to be paid after c ompletion of the said enquiry. Upon hearing the learned counsel for the appearing parties and taking note of th e submissions made on behalf of the petitioners and as prayed for this petition is disposed of with the direction at this stage itself that the concerned respon dents more particularly the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 shall take appropriate step s for releasing the compensation in respect of the land of the petitioners provi ded there is no dispute with regard to the assessment of compensation including jirath in respect of their land acquired by the Collector, Cachar, Silchar for defence purposes. The authorities shall also consider as to whether the case of the petitioners falls within the category as mentioned in the report of the Dire ctor dated 19.12.09 and the authorities shall take steps for payment thereon as early as possible. With the above observations and directions, this Writ Petition stands di sposed of.