Page No.# 1/5 GAHC010206882026 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) Case No. : WP(C)/5262/2026 FAKRUL ISLAM KHANDKAR SON OF LATE FAZLUR RAHMAN, R/O- HOUSE NO. 100, ANUPAM NAGAR, P.O. P.S- HATIGAON, DIST- KAMRUP M, ASSAM. VERSUS THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 8 ORS REPRESENTED BY THE COMMISSIONER AND SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM, PWD (BLDG) DEPARTMENT, DISPUR, GHY-6 2:THE DIRECTOR HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM. HENGRABARI GUWAHATI-36. 3:THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION ASSAM SIXMILE GUWAHATI-22. 4:THE JOINT SECRETARY TO THE GOVT OF ASSAM HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE B DEPARTMENT DISPUR GUWAHATI-06. 5:THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER PWD ASSAM CHANDMARI GUWAHATI-03. 6:THE CHIEF ENGINEER PWD BLDG Page No.# 2/5 ASSAM GUWAHATI-03 7:THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER P.W.D GUWAHATI BLDG. DIVISION NO. II DISPUR GHY-06 8:THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PWD MEDICAL COLLAGE AND HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION FANCY BAZAR KAMRUP M GUWAHATI-01. 9:THE SECRETARY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT DISPUR GHY- 0 Advocate for the petitioner(s): Mr. A. Ali, Advocate Advocate for the respondent(s): Mr. M. Bhuyan, SC, PWD for respondents No. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9; Ms. D. Bora, SC, Health appearing for respondents No. 2, 3 and 4 B E F O R E HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEVASHIS BARUAH ORDER 05.10.2026 This is the third round of litigation in respect of a claim of Page No.# 3/5 Rs.2,61,601/- for the works claimed to be completed by the petitioner, pursuant to a formal work order issued on 30.6.2014. 2. The record reveals that the petitioner had earlier filed a writ petition being WP(C) No. 6300/2015. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submitted that he would like to withdraw the petition and submit a representation before the Director of Medical Education. 3. Taking into account the above, this Court closed the writ petition upon withdrawal and granted liberty to the petitioner to submit a representation to the Director of Medical Education, Assam, for releasing the amount of Rs.2,61,601/-. 4. Subsequent thereto, on 17.11.2025, the petitioner submitted a representation to the Director of Medical Education. 5. Another petition was filed by the petitioner being WP(C) No. 4491/2026, wherein also, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submitted that he may be given the liberty to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file appropriate application. The learned Coordinate Bench vide order dated 21.08.2026 permitted withdrawal with liberty. It is under such circumstances, the present writ petition was filed. 6. When the matter was taken up by this Court on 28.9.2026, this Court by taking into account that a representation was submitted on Page No.# 4/5 17.11.2025, requested the learned Standing counsel of the Health and Family Welfare Department to apprise to this Court as to what steps have been taken for disposal of the representation dated 17.11.2025. It is under such said circumstances, the present writ petition is listed before this Court today. 7. Ms. D. Bora, learned Standing Counsel Health and Family Welfare Department had placed an instruction issued by the Director of Medical Education, Assam. To the said instruction, the stand of the Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent, Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, was enclosed, wherein, it is mentioned that no bill, photograph, etc. in connection with the work during the year 2013-14 are available in his Office. However, it was mentioned that a few documents in connection with the said work, i.e., the work order, Administrative approval, utilization certificate, certificate of physical progress report and completion certificate have been collected. 8. Considering above, that the instructions categorically mentioned that the work orders, Administrative Approval, utilization certificate, certificate of physical progress report and completion certificate are available with the Principal of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, this Court disposes of the instant writ petition, thereby directing the Director of Medical Education to consider the representation dated 17/11/2025, on the basis of the materials available, and also if required also seek from the petitioner necessary Page No.# 5/5 documents in that regard. 9. The said representation thereupon be decided and disposed of at the earliest. It is also observed that in the circumstances, it is found that the petitioner is entitled to any amount, the same be paid. The entire exercise be completed within 6 (six) months from the date of a certified copy of the order is served upon the Director, Medical Education. 10. This Court, for the sake of clarify observes that the above consideration shall be strictly carried out as per the Government codal formalities and without being influenced by the observations made in the present order, however, within the time stipulated herein above. The writ petition stands disposed of. JUDGE Comparing Assistant