GUWAHATI, India, May 21 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on April 20:
1. Heard Mr. B. K. Gogoi, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner and Mr. P. Sarma, the learned Standing counsel appearing on behalf of the Respondent Nos. 1 to 6. I have also heard Ms. U. Das, the learned Additional Senior Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the Respondent No.7.
2. The instant writ petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging the non-payment of the contractual bill amounting to Rs. 16,81,695/- for the work awarded to him pursuant to an NIT issued by the respondent authorities, namely, "Excavation of KUR No. 2 at Beria Beel in the district of Barpeta, Pkg. No. 16-'B', under the scheme 'Creation of Capit...