Arunjay Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.4327 of 2023 ====================================================== Arunjay Kumar, Son of Subodh Sharma, resident of village - Dhankund, P.S. - Dhankund, District - Banka.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

1.

The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Excise Department, Bihar, Patna.

2.

The Excise Commissioner, Bihar, Patna.

3.

The S.H.O., Excise Police Station, Sadar, Bhagalpur. ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Sunil Kumar, Advocate For the Respondent/s :

Mr.Vikash Kumar ( SC 11 ) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE and HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MADHURESH PRASAD ORAL ORDER (Per: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE) 26-04-2023 The confiscation proceedings are initiated as Case No. 25/23 on 30.03.2023.

In such circumstances, the petitioner would appear before the confiscating authority on 04.05.2023, if there is no notice for appearance on an earlier date. The confiscation proceedings shall be concluded within a period of two months from the date of his appearance.

The petitioner can also avail of the remedy under Rule 12A of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Rules, 2021. Writ application stands disposed of.

(K. Vinod Chandran, CJ) ( Madhuresh Prasad, J) SUMIT/- U