Smt. Mansa Devi Vs State of U.P. and 2 Others — Allahabad HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

Smt. Mansa Devi Vs State of U.P. and 2 Others — Allahabad HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Mandamus to the District Magistrate to consider and decide the petitioner's pending application under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana as expeditiously as possible, preferably within 30 days from the date of service of the order; the conditions of the scheme to be read in a manner conducive to the objective of the scheme.

Issue for consideration

Whether the petitioner's pending application under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana ought to be decided expeditiously, and whether a mandamus should issue to that effect, given the State's inaction. +1 more

Court's answer

It is the onerous duty of the Government officials vested with the duty to consider the claims of beneficiaries under the scheme in the most expeditious manner.

Ratio / Principle

Timelines provided under the scheme are often not adhered to, making it appropriate to issue directions for effective implementation of the scheme.

Key takeaways

A mandamus is issued to the District Magistrate to consider and decide the petitioner's pending application under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana.ratio¶11
The pending application is to be decided as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of 30 days from the date of service of the order.ratio¶11
The conditions enumerated in the scheme are to be read in a manner conducive to the objective of the scheme.ratio

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana — social security scheme for the family of a deceased agriculturist left in destitution by the sudden demise of the sole breadwinner — petitioner's application filed on 13.08.2025 consequent upon her husband's demise not decided by the authority — writ petition disposed of with mandamus to the District Magistrate to decide the pending application as expeditiously as possible, preferably within 30 days from service of the order — Government officials duty-bound to consider beneficiaries' claims in the most expeditious manner — timelines under the scheme often not adhered to, warranting directions for effective implementation — conditions of the scheme to be read in a manner conducive to its objective.

HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD

WRIT - C No. - 9357 of 2026

Smt. Mansa Devi

.....Petitioner(s)

Versus State Of U.P. And 2 Others .....Respondent(s) Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Anoop Kumar Nirmal, Rajesh Maurya Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C.

Court No. - 2

HON'BLE ATUL SREEDHARAN, J. HON'BLE SIDDHARTH NANDAN, J.

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, who is aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the State in deciding her application filed on 13.08.2025 under the "Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana" consequent upon the passing away of her husband. Admittedly, the authority concerned has not decided the said application.

Considering the nature and objective of the scheme which has been promulgated by the Government, which is substantially for providing the social security to the family of the deceased agriculturist, who is left in destitution, on account of the sudden demise of the sole breadwinner, we are of the view that it is an onerous duty of the Government Officials, who are vested with the duty, to consider the claims of such beneficiaries, in the most expeditious manner.

Though the scheme provides for timeline but it is often found that the said timeline is not being adhered to and under such circumstances, we think it appropriate to issue directions for effective implementation of the "Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana".

In view of the aforesaid, a mandamus is issued to the District Magistrate to consider and decide the pending application of the petitioner under the "Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana" as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of 30 days from the date of service of this order. It is also clarified that the conditions enumerated in the aforesaid scheme is to be read in a manner which is

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conducive to the objective of the scheme.

With the aforesaid directions, the present writ petition stands disposed of.

(Siddharth Nandan,J.) (Atul Sreedharan,J.)

March 19, 2026

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Digitally signed by :- PIYUSH KUMAR High Court of Judicature at Allahabad