M. V. Tamaskar, J. -- 1. This revision shall also govern the disposal of Civil Revision No. 481 of 1988 (State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh v. P.C. Rajput).

2-3. The applicant/claimant had entered into a contract with the State Govt of Madhya Pradesh on 26.10.1983 for construction of masonry structures on the right bank of the main canal of Kolar Project in Kms. 6 to 11 including the gap filling in masonry structures. The work also included construction of five road bridges. The work was to be completed by 26.10.1984. The period of contract was 12 months.

4. The work order was issued on 27.10.1983. After the completion of twelve months i.e. 26.10.1984 the same was extended on request of the claimant/applicant and remained in operation till 29 months up to 28.6.86. However, the contract was terminated on 28.3.86 on the refusal of the applicant/contractor to execute the work vide Ex. P-3. The construction cost of masonry structure of B.B.M.C. of Kolar Project in Kms. 6 to 11 including the gap filling was estimated at Rs. 6.20 lakhs and cost of construction of earth work of B.B.M. C. Kolar Project Kms. 11 to 16 was estimated at Rs. 7.93lakhs.

5. The claimant raised the following dispu