SANJAY KAROL, CJ.:–Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. Petitioner has prayed for the following relief(s):–

“(i) For issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing/commanding the concerned respondents to pay the outstanding bill to be exact Rs. 21,67,056/- (TWENTYONE LAKH SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND AND FIFTY-SIX) in favour of petitioner firm for the work done in Krishi Pradarshani, Sonepur Mela in the year 2017-18.

(ii) This Hon'ble Court is further prayed to adjudicate and hold that the payment of the petitioner has been held up by the respondent authorities for no fault on his behalf.

(iii) For any other reliefs to which the petitioner is found entitled to in the facts and circumstances of this case.”

3. We notice that large number of writ petitions are being preferred before this Court where despite representations made/claims set out, no action is being taken by the authorities in either deciding the representation(s) or settling the claims of the parties who have undertaken work on the asking of Government Officers/officials or remitting payments in relation thereto. Resultantly, this Court is flooded with such litigation(s).

4. We have come across several petitions where the