Birendra Kumar Singh v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.17039 of 2019 ====================================================== Birendra Kumar Singh, aged about 52 years, Son of Sant Prasad Singh Resident of Village- Barhara, P.O.- Badki Akodhi, P.S.- Karaghar (Badki O.P.), Anchal- Kochas, District- Rohtas.

... ... Petitioner

Versus

1.

The State of Bihar 2.

The Principal Secretary, Revenue Land Reforms Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.

3.

The District Magistrate, Sasaram.

4.

The Additional Collector, Revenue Land Reforms, Rohtas, Sasaram. 5.

The Sub-Divisional Officer, Sasaram, Rohtas.

6.

The Circle Officer, Kochas Circle, Kochas, Rohtas. 7.

The SHO, Karaghar Police Station, Karaghar, Rohtas. 8.

The Officer in Charge, Barahari out Post, Barahari, Rohtas. 9.

Bhagwan Ram, aged about 49 years, Son of Late Jagdish Ram 10.

Ajay Ram, aged about 57 years, Son of Late Bhaguni Ram 11.

Haridwar Ram, aged about 40 years, Son of Late Gopali Ram 12.

Jagropan Ram, aged about 45 years, Son of Late Inar 13.

Namu Ram, aged about 51 years, Son of Late Shayam Rati Ram All Resident of Village- Barhara, P.O.- Badki Akodhi, P.S.- Karaghar (Badki O.P.), Anchal- Kochas, District- Rohtas.

... ... Respondents ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Rakesh Narayansingh, Adv.

For the Respondent/s :

Mr. Sajid Salim Khan (Sc25) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHIT KUMAR SHAH ORAL ORDER 27-08-2019 Heard learned counsel for the parties.

The present writ petition has been filed for removal of the encroachment made over the public road in question. This Court is of the opinion that for removal of encroachment from the public road, the petitioner is required to

Patna High Court CWJC No.17039 of 2019(2) dt.27-08-2019 2/2 approach the concerned Circle Officer. Hence, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the Circle Officer, Kochas, District Rohtas under the provisions of the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956, whereupon the Circle Officer, Kochas shall take appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956. The writ petition stands disposed of on the aforesaid terms.

(Mohit Kumar Shah, J) Surendra/- U