Dr. Mahachandra Prasad Singh v. The State Of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.3850 of 2022 ====================================================== Dr. Mahachandra Prasad Singh son of Late Rangi Singh, resident of MohallaRasulpur Jilani, Chakkar Road, P.O. Head Post Office, P.S. Kazi Mohammadpur, District-Muzaffarpur.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1.
The State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2.
The Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.
3.
The Additional Chief Secretary, Education Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.
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The Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.
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The Director, Higher Education, Education Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.
6.
The Vice Chancellor, Jai Prakash University, Chapra. 7.
The Registrar, Jai Prakash University, Chapra. ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s :
Mr. Awnish Kumar, Advocate For the Respondent/s :
Mr. Ajay Kr. Rastogi (AAG-10) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE and HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PARTHA SARTHY ORAL JUDGMENT (Per: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE) Date : 18-07-2023 The writ petition is filed as a public interest litigation for renovation/new construction of the College Building of Rajendra College, Chapra, which is the oldest college of Jay Prakash University, Chapra. The contention
Patna High Court CWJC No.3850 of 2022 dt.18-07-2023 2/3 was also that the building was about 100 years old and it is not safe for the students who are studying in the College and also for the teaching and non-teaching staff of the College. A supplementary counter affidavit dated 23.06.2023 has been filed by the Deputy Director, Higher Education, Patna. It is stated that the Education Department sanctions work on the basis of Schemes put forth for grants and disbursement of funds for development work in the Universities; which work is carried out by the Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation ( for brevity 'BSEIDC'). Respondent No.6 has furnished projects for development work of the University and Colleges. By letter dated 13.05.
2022 scheme is forwarded for Rajendra College, Chapra, development works, which is evident from AnnexureD series. Respondent No.5 was also intimated. The Managing Director, BSEIDC is to co-ordinate with the Registry of the Jay Prakash University and Principal, Rajendra College, Chapra, to draw up an estimate for the expenses to be incurred for new construction/renovation works, which communication is produced at Annexure-E. It is also undertaken that immediately on estimate being received by the Department, further action will be taken.
Patna High Court CWJC No.3850 of 2022 dt.18-07-2023 3/3
2. The said undertaking is recorded and the writ petition is disposed of.
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