The case relates to a building constructed for the Public Works Department nearly eight years ago. Contractor Mukesh Kumar Singh completed the project on time, but the department did not release the full payment despite repeated requests.

After no response from officials, the contractor approached the civil court. The court later passed an order directing the department to clear the dues along with interest. However, the order was not followed.

Due to continued non-compliance, the court directed the attachment and auction of the department’s office and related properties. Notices of attachment have already been displayed at public locations in Kishanganj.

The Public Works Department office sale in Bihar is scheduled for January 28, 2026. Legal experts say the move sends a strong message that government departments are not above the law.

The auction will help recover the contractor’s pending amount and interest, as directed by the court.

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In response, *Health Minister Damodara Rajanarsimha* urged private hospitals to continue offering *Arogyasri services* without disruption. He appealed to the hospitals to respect the autonomy given to them and questioned why they were halting services now when they had never done so in the past. The Minister also pointed out that during the previous government’s tenure, the release of payments to private hospitals under *Arogyasri* was inconsistent, with only *₹50 crore* being provided monthly. However, after taking office, he committed to *₹100 crore* monthly payments, assuring the public that no disruption in services would occur.

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