2026:JHHC:24748 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(C) No.4079 of 2022 ------ Mahalaxmi Construction, a partnership firm through its partner Manohar Kumar Yadav, son of Sri Balgir Ray, resident of Vrindavan Colony, Chirondi, Boreya Road, Kanke, P.O. Boreya, P.S. Bariyatu, Ranchi, Jharkhand. … … Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand. 2. The Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand, 1st Floor, Project Building, Dhurwa, P.O. Dhurwa, P.S. Jagannathpur, Ranchi. 3. The Secretary, Agriculture Department, Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House, Doranda, P.O. & P.S. Doranda, Ranchi. 4. Birsa Agriculture University, Kanke, P.O. & P.S. Kanke, Ranchi, through its Vice Chancellor. 5. The Director, Works and Plant, Birsa Agriculture University, Kanke, P.O. & P.S. Kanke, Ranchi. … … Respondents ------ CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Anish Kumar Mishra, Advocate For the Respondent(s) : Mr. Ratnesh Kumar, Advocate Mr. A. Allam, Sr. Advocate, with Mr. Faisal Allam, Advocate ------ 08/ 17.08.2026 By filing this writ petition, the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs:- "(A) For issuance of an appropriate writ or writs in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to make payment of admitted dues of Rs.1,86,81,038/- pursuant to construction of conference hall-cum lecture block at faculty of forestry under Birsa Agriculture University, Kanke, Ranchi which has been awarded in favour of the petitioner pursuant to agreement no.46/F2/BAU/State Scheme/2018-2019 dated 07.09.2019 inasmuch as the petitioner has already completed the construction of conference hall- 2026:JHHC:24748 2 cum-lecture block at faculty of building within the stipulated time period and handed over the possession of the same to the respondent on 29.06.2022 but in spite of repeated request no payment has been released by the respondents till date; (B) For issuance of an appropriate writ(s)/ order(s)/ direction(s) for a declaration that Petitioner is entitled for the payment of Rs.1,86,81,038/- pursuant to construction of conference hall-cum lecture block at faculty of forestry under Birsa Agriculture University, Kanke, Ranchi which has been awarded in favour of the petitioner pursuant to agreement no.46/F2/BAU/State Scheme/2018-2019 dated 07.09.2019. (C) For issuance of an appropriate writ(s)/ order(s)/ direction(s) for release of admitted dues of Rs.1,86,81,038/- along with interest @ 18% per annum from the date of actual payment towards construction of conference hall-cum lecture block at faculty of forestry under Birsa Agriculture University, Kanke, Ranchi in terms of agreement no.46/F2/BAU/State Scheme/2018-2019 dated 07.09.2019.” 2. Heard learned counsel representing the petitioner, learned counsel representing the respondent - State and learned senior counsel representing the respondent – Birsa Agriculture University (BAU), Ranchi. 3. The petitioner – Firm claimed Rs.1,87,03,826/- as its dues. Admittedly, during pendency of this writ petition, Rs.1,83,75,638/- out of the aforesaid amount, had already been 2026:JHHC:24748 3 paid to the petitioner - Firm. The balance amount is now Rs.3,28,188/-. 4. It is the case of the respondents that immediately after opening of the conference hall, the false ceiling collapsed. 5. The petitioner – Firm, in rebuttal contends that restoration of the false ceiling has already been done. 6. Considering the aforesaid fact, since Rs.3,28,188/-, is due, I direct the petitioner – Firm to approach the Vice Chancellor, BAU, Ranchi, by filing a representation claiming the balance amount. 7. The Vice Chancellor, BAU, Ranchi, will consider the claim of the petitioner - Firm and if it is found that the petitioner - Firm is entitled for the balance amount, the same be disbursed to the petitioner - Firm, within a period of eight weeks. 8. So far as the interest is concerned, it will be open to the petitioner – Firm, to claim the same. 9. With the aforesaid direction and observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 17th August, 2026 Prashant. Cp-2 Uploaded on 20.08.2026