GUWAHATI, India, Nov. 19 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Oct. 22:

1. Heard Mr. A. Das, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner. None appears on behalf of the respondent No.1. Mr. M. Chetia, the learned Government Advocate appears on behalf of the respondent No.2 and Ms. R. Deka, the learned counsel appears on behalf of the respondent Nos.3, 4 & 5.

2. The petitioner herein has approached this Court seeking a direction upon the respondents to pay an amount of Rs.86,65,600/- along with interest at the rate of 24% per annum till actual realization.

3. The material facts which led to the filing of the instant writ petition are that a Notice Inviting Tender was issued for the construction of a multi-util...