Tirtha Nand Jha, v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Begusarai

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.8033 of 2022 ====================================================== Tirtha Nand Jha, S/o Janardhan Jha, Resident of Village - Tinghariya, P.O. A.G. Bazar, P.S. Kursela, District - Katihar. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

1.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Begusarai through its Chief Managing Director.

2.

Chief Divisional Manager (Retail Sales), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Begusarai.

3.

Head of Divisional Office, Begusarai Divisional Office, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Near Barauni Refinery Police Station, Begusarai. ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Ms. Pallavi Pandey For the Respondent/s :

Mr. Sanat Kumar Mishra ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA and HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SHAILENDRA SINGH ORAL ORDER (Per: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA) 01-07-2022 The matter has been heard via video conferencing. The petitioner has prayed for refund of the Initial Security Deposit made by him in connection with the advertisement that was issued by the respondent authorities on 25.11.2018 for award of RO dealership in between KM stone number 345 and 350 on Naugachia-Kursela Road on NH 31, district Bhagalpur with adequate interest.

The writ petition is disposed of with a direction that in case the petitioner makes a fresh representation within three weeks from today before the Competent Authority, respondent

Patna High Court CWJC No.8033 of 2022(2) dt.01-07-2022 2/2 no. 2 herein, he shall take a decision thereon by way of passing a speaking order within three weeks thereof. In case there is any further delay, the respondent no. 2 shall be saddled with Rs.20,000/- as cost.

(Rajan Gupta, J) ( Shailendra Singh, J) Anjani/- U