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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH
DEVASHIS BARUAH
Pabitra Kalita, S/o. Late Harendra Kalita – Appellant
Versus
State Of Assam, Represented By The Principal Secy. Home And Political Deptt. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Heard Mr. A. Deka, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner and Ms. U. Das, the learned Additional Senior Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the Respondents.
2. The instant petition has been filed being aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the Respondent Authorities in not making payment of the bills of the Petitioner.
3. The Petitioner herein is a reputed entrepreneur and is engaged in the business of providing vehicles for hire across the State of Assam to various Government as well as private organizations.
4. The learned counsel for the Petitioner submitted that a Maruti Gypsy vehicle bearing No. AS-01-DR-4361, belonging to the Petitioner was hired by the Respondent Authorities during various periods between 2022 and 2024 and the rates were fixed by the Respondent Authorities as per the notification dated 06.02.2014 issued by the Transport Department, Government of Assam
5. It is the case of the Petitioner that the Additional District Magistrate, Kamrup (M), requisitioned the aforesaid vehicle on hire basis for the periods mentioned above and it was also deployed by Respondent No.2 for police services. The learned counsel for the Petitioner su
The authority's acknowledgment of a specific owed amount obligates prompt payment under Article 226, while procedural steps for fund release must be adhered to.
Governmental authorities are obligated to honor undisputed claims for payment, particularly in public service requisition scenarios, and must process these claims expediently.
Government authorities must promptly pay admitted outstanding dues for services rendered, preventing undue hardship to claimants.
The court affirmed that an accepted payment claim creates an obligation on authorities to disburse the amount promptly to avoid undue hardship to the claimant.
Government authorities must comply with contractual obligations by ensuring timely payment for services rendered, preventing undue hardship on service providers.
Petitioner's claim for dues upheld; respondents must pay admitted amount and verify remaining claims within specified time.
Public authorities have a duty to ensure timely payment of admitted liabilities, and delays without valid justification can prejudice claimants.
Authorities' acknowledgment of liability mandates timely payment to prevent undue hardship, affirming the obligation to discharge public duties effectively.
Government authorities are liable to timely disburse admitted amounts for services rendered, ensuring accountability and reducing prejudice against service providers.
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