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THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
DEVASHIS BARUAH
Binita Baruah, W/o- Kushal Bora – Appellant
Versus
State Of Assam Rep. By The Principal Secretary To The Govt Of Assam, Home And Political Department – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
DEVASHIS BARUAH, J.
Heard Mr. A. Deka, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. K. Gogoi, the learned Additional Senior Government Advocate appears on behalf of the respondents.
2. The case of the petitioner herein is that the petitioner provided one Gypsy vehicle to the Respondent Authorities in the Assam Police Commissionerate. The said vehicle was deployed and utilised by the Respondent Authorities for the period starting from 01.05.2017 to 30.06.2017; 01.01.2021 to 30.06.2021; 01.07.2021 to 31.12.2021; 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2022; 01.07.2022 to 31.12.2022 and 01.01.2023 to 31.03.2023. The petitioner claims Hire Charge bills/requisition compensation amounting to Rs.7,24,488/- which was admitted and approved by the Respondent Authorities. It is stated that though the Respondent Authorities have duly admitted the bill amount, however the said amount has not been disbursed to the petitioner till date.
3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been pursuing the matter diligently with the respondents, but the Respondent Authorities have not shown any interest in making the payment of the admitted amount of
Government authorities are liable to timely disburse admitted amounts for services rendered, ensuring accountability and reducing prejudice against service providers.
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.
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.
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.
Government authorities must ensure timely payment of acknowledged financial dues to prevent undue hardship to petitioners.
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