( 2026:JHHC:25190 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P (C) No. 4928 of 2023 ----- Vikash Lal, aged about 46 years, Son of Chhote Lal, Resident of -218 F, Dipugarha, behind- S.P. Kothi, P.O.-Hazaribagh, P.S.-Sadar, District-Hazaribagh Jharkhand … Petitioner(s). Versus The State of Jharkhand & Ors. … Respondent(s). CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Dhirendra Kr. Deo, Advocate : Mr. Sumit Kumar, Advocate For the respondent(s) : Mr. Suraj Prakash, Advocate …...... 06/20.08.2026: 1. The petitioner in this writ petition claimed his admitted dues. 2. During course of argument, the counsel for the respondent submits that the admitted dues have been released in favour of the petitioner by Cheque No. 309056 dated 11.12.2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner now submits that part of the security deposit/payment has not yet been released. 4. Learned counsel for the respondent further submits that if the petitioner approaches the Executive Engineer, Building Construction Department, Building Division, Hazaribagh, his case will be considered. 5. Considering the said submission, I direct the petitioner to approach the Executive Engineer, Building Construction Department within three weeks who will look into the grievance of the petitioner and take appropriate decision within twelve weeks. 6. If after proper verification, it is found that the petitioner is entitled for the release of the security deposit and any further amount, the same will be paid to the petitioner. If it is found that the petitioner is not entitled for the same, the reasons thereof should be communicated so that the petitioner can take appropriate steps. 7. This writ petition stands disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 20.08.2026 Rashmi/-