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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
DEVASHIS BARUAH
Arihant Store, S/o Motiur Rahman – Appellant
Versus
State Of Assam – Respondent
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JUDGMENT :
DEVASHIS BARUAH, J.
The instant writ petition is filed by the petitioner challenging the non-payment of the contractual bill of Rs.1,30,68,314/- for the work awarded to the petitioner vide the quotation dated 12.05.2016 issued by the Deputy Commissioner, South Salmara Mankachar District for supplying the good quality of common/grade-A/local (Raw) variety of rice, Masur dal (Big/Small) variety, Mustard Oil (with brand name) of 15 liters tin, Iodised salt, Chira, Gur, polythene sheet, Tarpaulin (size 15’X12’, 15’X18’), Cattle feed (wheat bran), Baby food (Cerelac) etc. for distribution amongst the flood/erosion and other natural calamities affected people of South Salmara Mankachar District for a period of one year up to 31.03.2017 from the date of settlement under the terms and conditions mentioned in the said quotation.
2. The case of the petitioner herein is that pursuant to the quo
Verification of compliance with contractual obligations is essential for entitlement to payment in supply agreements.
Verification of work completion is essential before payment can be issued under Article 226, ensuring entitlement to dues is accurately determined.
Respondent authorities must verify the completion of contracted works and related documentation, ensuring timely payment of outstanding dues as mandated by administrative duty and constitutional prov....
Entitlement to payment for completed works is contingent on verification of work execution and requisite documentation as directed by the court under Article 226 of the Constitution.
Court mandates verification of work completion and documentation before releasing outstanding dues to ensure entitlement to payments.
The entitlement of contractors for completed work and the responsibility of authorities for timely payment.
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