Bhikhari Singh v. The State Of Bihar And ORS

Patna High Court CWJC No.8944 of 2015 (2) dt.17-07-2015

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.8944 of 2015 ====================================================== Bhikhari Singh, aged about 55 years, Son of Late Bharat Singh, Resident of Village- Shripur, P.O.- Maricha, P.S.- Baniapur, District- Saran at Chapra (Bihar).

.... .... Petitioner/s

Versus

1. The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Food & Civil Supply Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.

2. The Director of Food & Civil Supply Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.

3. The District Magistrate, Saran at Chapra.

4. The District Supply Officer, Saran at Chapra.

5. The Sub Divisional Officer, Sadar, Chapra, District- Saran at Chapra.

6. The Block Supply Officer, Baniapur, District- Saran at Chapra (Bihar). .... .... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Manoj Kumar, Adv. For the Respondent/s : Mr. Ram Balak Mahto, AG ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MIHIR KUMAR JHA ORAL ORDER 17-07-2015 Heard learned counsel for the parties.

The petitioner cannot seek transfer of the respondent no.6 as he has no locus standi. The petitioner is an ordinary citizen and, therefore, he cannot question the continuance of a public officer much less seek his transfer.

This writ application is wholly misconceived and is, accordingly, dismissed.

(Mihir Kumar Jha, J) Rishi/- U