WRIC/40348/2026 of NAGENDRA Vs STATE OF U.P. AND 102 OTHERS on 5 October 2026

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the State-respondents.

2. By means of this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, petitioner has prayed for following relief as substantial relief: "I. to issue a writ, order or direction in the nature mandamus commanding the respondent authorities to make the payment of the petitioner for supply of Earthworm to the respondent villages."

3. It transpires from the records that the petitioner has already represented the matter to the respondent no. 2 vide representation dated 06.08.2025 which is still pending consideration.

4. Learned Standing Counsel submits that he has no objection in the event this petition stands disposed of with a direction to the respondent no. 2 to look into and consider the grievance of the petitioner and pass appropriate order strictly in accordance with law.

5. In view of the above, this petition stands disposed of with a direction that respondent No. 2 shall consider the grievance of the petitioner raised in his representation and decide the same within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a certified Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : A.T. Pandey Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C. Nagendra .....Petitioner(s) State Of U.P. And 102 Others .....Respondent(s)

copy of this order.

6. Further, in the event any amount is found due to the petitioner after the decision is taken by the authority, the same shall be paid within a period of two weeks, failing which the petitioner shall be entitled to interest at the rate of 8% from the date the amount became initially due till the date of actual payment. October 6, 2026 Lbm/- WRIC No. 40348 of 2026 2 (Garima Prashad,J.) (Ajit Kumar,J.) Digitally signed by :- LAL BAHADUR MAURYA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad