Birendra Singh Markam v. State Of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
The petition seeking directions to enquire into alleged embezzlement by a Sarpanch and Secretary was disposed of. The Court directed the parties to initiate appropriate proceedings under Section 40 of the Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam, 1993, or move the Collector within six months, noting these remedies exist under the law.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition is disposed of with a direction to pursue applications under Section 40 of the Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam, 1993, or move the Collector for enquiry within six months.