Archive · 14 Aug 2025
High Court Orders Payment for Assam Flood Control Contractors
Imagine some builders in Assam built things to help with floods, but they haven't been paid yet.
The High Court is stepping in to help.
The state government says they've paid their part, but the central government still owes money.
The court said the central government needs to pay about 10 crore rupees.
They set deadlines to get this done, including checking the bills.
The court also said the government must pay the builders even if the projects were stopped.
This is to make sure the builders get the money they're owed for the work they did.
Gauhati High Court directs the Centre and State to expedite payments to contractors for Assam flood control schemes.
Contractors filed petitions over non-payment despite completing work and receiving certification.
The State government blames the Centre for not releasing its share of funds, but has released its own share.
The Central government owes Rs 10.84 crore for 17 schemes from the 11th Plan.
Court sets deadlines for payments and audit clearances, with a six-month timeframe for completion.
- Who
- Gauhati High Court, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Assam state government, contractors.
- What
- Gauhati High Court orders the release of funds for Assam flood control scheme contractors.
- When
- Within a timeframe set by the court.
- Where
- Assam and the Gauhati High Court.
- Why
- To ensure contractors are paid for completed flood control projects.
State Government
Central Government
Fund Release
State Government
State government has released its share of funds.
Central Government
The Central government has not released its share of the funds pertaining to the Flood Control Schemes
- Court
- Gauhati High Court
- Payment Due (Centre)
- Rs 10.84 crore
- Schemes
- 17 schemes from 11th Plan
- Deadline for Audit
- 1 month
- Deadline for Payment
- 6 months