Jagdamba Singh v. The State Of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.1626 of 2022 ====================================================== Jagdamba Singh Son of Late Lekha Singh Resident of Turiganj (Kumbhi), P.S. Krishna Brahma, District- Buxar.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
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The State of Bihar through the Principle Secretary, Rural and Development Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.
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The Collector, Buxar.
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The Executive Engineer, Rural and Development Works Department, Dumraon, District- Buxar.
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The Circle Officer, Dumraon.
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The Circle Inspector, Dumraon.
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Gopal Yadav Son of Late Banka Yadav Resident of Turiganj, P.S. Krishna Brahma, District- Buxar.
... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s :
Mr.Devi Das Srivastava, Advocate For the Respondent/s :
Mr.Lalit Kishore (Ag) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHIT KUMAR SHAH ORAL ORDER 22-10-2024
1. Though the present petition has been filed for quashing the notice dated 06.01.2022, issued by the Circle Officer, Dumraon, in connection with Encroachment Case No.01 of 2021-22, however, at the outset, the learned counsel for the respondents has referred to the counter affidavit, filed in the present case to submit that the Circle Officer, Dumraon has already passed the final order under Section 6(1) of the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956, on 31.12.2021, hence in case the petitioner is aggrieved he can file an appeal under Section 11 of the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956.
Patna High Court CWJC No.1626 of 2022(3) dt.22-10-2024 2/2
2. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks liberty on behalf of the petitioner to challenge the aforesaid order dated 31.12.2021, by filing appropriate appeal under Section 11 of the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956. Liberty so sought is granted.
3. The writ petition stands disposed off.
(Mohit Kumar Shah, J) Saurav/- U