Rajeshwar Sharma v. That State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.19758 of 2025 ====================================================== Rajeshwar Sharma Son of Motilal Sharma, Resident of VillageMahammadpur, P.O.- Mahammadpur, P.S.- Garkha, District- Saran (Bihar) 8841311.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

1.

That State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2.

The State Level Committee for Wood -Based Industries, Bihar, Patna. 3.

The Licensing Officer-cum-Divisional Forest Officer, Saran Forest Division, Chapra.

4.

Md. Babu Quraishi, Son of Sahebjan Quraishi, Resident of Village - Karim Chak, Khanuwa, P.S.- Chapra Nagar, District- Saran (Bihar) 841301. ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Vinay Mistry For the Respondent/s :

Mr. Md. Irshad, AC to SC 1 Standing Counsel (01) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A. ABHISHEK REDDY ORAL ORDER 15-07-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

The present writ petition has been filed for the following relief(s):- "(1) For issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the State Level Committee for Wood-Based Industries to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 25.10.2025 (Annexure-P-5) filed by the petitioner to grant approval to the Licensing Officer for transfer of license on the basis of Sale in favour of the petitioner in terms of Section 11(1) of the Bihar Wood-Based Industries (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2025.

(ii) For issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondent authorities not to interfere with the operation of saw mill till such time the matter is finally decided by the State Level Committee for Wood-Based Industries, Bihar, Patna in the facts and circumstances of the case.

(iii) For issuance of other writ (s), order(s), direction(s) as your Lordships may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case."

Patna High Court CWJC No.19758 of 2025(4) dt.15-07-2026 2/3

3. Without going into the merits or demerits of the case, the present writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with the consent of both the counsels.

4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the petitioner has given a representation/ complaint dated 25.10.2025 (Annexure-P/5) to the respondent No. 02 herein who is the competent authority and it would suffice if a direction is given to the said authority to consider the said representation and pass necessary orders by fixing a timeframe.

5. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent-State submits that the representation given by the petitioner is not in prescribed format. That the petitioner may be directed to give a fresh representation to the representation No. 02 herein and the same shall be dealt with in accordance with law.

6. Having regard to the above made submissions, the present writ petition is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh representation/ complaint in the prescribed format before the respondent No. 02 herein within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Patna High Court CWJC No.19758 of 2025(4) dt.15-07-2026 3/3

7. It is needless to mention that before passing any orders, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity of hearing. The entire exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of six weeks thereof. Any orders passed shall be communicated to the party.

8. With the above direction, the present writ petition stands disposed of.

(A. Abhishek Reddy, J) Ayush/- U