(1.) Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the respondents.
(2.) The present writ petition has been filed for the following reliefs -
(3.) The petitioner no. 1, a registered class-I contractor, participated in tender notice no. 2/2005-2006(open) of CE/CON/I HJP Sl. No. 3 for construction and strengthening of minor bridges and widening of embankments from Dauram Madhepura (KM 77/0 to KM 40/0) in connection with gauge conversion work of Saharsa-Purnea section which was awarded to it and for which an agreement was executed on 29.12.2005, clause 23.5 whereof provided as under -