JUDGMENT :

DEVASHIS BARUAH, J.

Heard Mr. SK Singh, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner. I have also heard Mr. K Gogoi, the learned Addl. Senior Govt. Advocate, Assam who appears on behalf of the respondents.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is the registered owner of a vehicle bearing Registration No. AS-09G1958 [Bolero (Power)], which was taken on hire by the respondent No. 5 for its official use, with an assurance that payment for such hire would be made. The said vehicle was used for various periods w.e.f. 01.01.2021 to 31.08.2023, and the petitioner accordingly submitted bills for the said periods, amounting to Rs.13,80,106/-, which were duly acknowledged by the respondent authorities. Thereafter, the petitioner personally approached the authorities on different dates and also submitted representations on 21.05.2025 and 30.06.2025. However, no steps have been taken on the representations so submitted and the outstanding dues has not been paid to the petitioner till date and it is under such circumstances, the petitioner has approached this Court.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that the aforesaid amount has be