Reeta Devi v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Revenue Lko. and Another
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Reeta Devi v. State Of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Revenue Lko. and another, WRIT - C No. 10070 of 2025, Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 5, decided 6 November 2025; Bench: Alok Mathur, J. and Prashant Kumar, J. Subject: writ challenge to a recovery order dated 12.9.2025 of the Joint District Programme Officer, Ambedkar Nagar concerning alleged defalcation of funds disbursed for earth work done in the village, the inquiry report having found the petitioner responsible; petitioner's sole ground — competency of the order-passing authority. Interim directions: supplementary affidavit taken on record; State reply within two weeks, rejoinder within one week thereafter; connected with Writ C No.9858 of 2025 for final decision by next date; conditional interim relief — no coercive action upon deposit of Rs. 40,000/- (INR 40,000) with the Registrar within two weeks. No statute or precedent cited; no substantive holding recorded at this stage.