(1.) Heard Mr. D. Mazumdar, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. S. K. Deori, learned counsel for the writ appellant. Also heard Mr. I. Choudhury, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. S. Biswakarma, learned counsel for the respondent No. 4 and Mr. G. Tarak, learned Standing Counsel for the Rural Works Department representing the respondent Nos. 1 to 3.
(2.) Ground of challenge urged before the learned Single Judge.
(3.) Stand of the State respondents before the learned Single Judge.