S.K. Gangele, J.

1. Petitioner has filed this petition against showcause notice dated 14/07/2016 Annexure P/13. The petitioner also prayed a relief that the respondents be directed to make payment to the petitioner and also claimed other reliefs.

2. The petitioner is a partnership firm. It is in the business of construction. Water Resources Department, Sagar invited tenders for construction of Earthen Dam and Canal in the year of 2013 under Siraswaha Tank Scheme in Panna district. The petitioner offered its tender, it was approved and an agreement was executed in terms of the tender document. The petitioner completed the work of construction of Dam and possession of Dam was handed over by the petitioner. The payment of the petitioner was not released. Hence, the petitioner wrote a letter on 06/07/2016 requesting the authority to release the amount which was due to the petitioner in pursuance to the construction of dam.

3. There was a heavy rainfall in Panna District, hence some portion of the Dam which was constructed by the petitioner was damaged. On 08/07/2016 Sub-Divisional Officer, Runj Project Canal Sub-Division Water Resources Department Panna lodged a complaint at the po