JUDGMENT :

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the State-respondents.

2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner was working on the post of Junior Engineer under the respondents and has since retired on 30.06.2014 from the office of Executive Engineer, Rural Engineering Services, Gorakhpur. It is further submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that a liability was fixed against the petitioner on the ground of excess payment of Rs. 99,856/-. The aforesaid liability is in respect of the year 2011-12 for construction of drain and road under Dr. Ambedkar project scheme for an estimate of Rs. 80.75 lakhs. Against the aforesaid estimated value, the financial and administrative approval was accorded to the tune of Rs. 56.15 lakhs and in pursuance thereof, a contract was executed on 12.09.2011. After completion of the contract, the total payment made was Rs. 55,49,856/-. The respondents have disputed the difference of amount of Rs. 99,856/- after taking measurement. The petitioner came to know about the aforesaid liability been fixed after his retirement thereafter the petitioner has moved an application befor