Chinta Gupta v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Modification application (MCC) before the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, decided 07/03/2025 by Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, arising from WPC No. 6423/2024 and the SDO (Revenue), Bhaiyathan's order dated 07/06/2024 in Revenue Case No. 202401260400040/B-121/2023-24 for removal of encroachment under Section 248 (2) (Ka) / Section 248(2)(Ka) of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959 (CGLRC). Grounds: non-service of notice and non-representation in the writ petition; ex parte disposal; refusal by respondent Nos. 8 and 9 (Phulmet; Sunil Kumar Devangan) to accept advance copy. Result: compliance period extended by a further 20 days (from 30 days), liberty to challenge the SDO's order before the appropriate forum; MCC disposed of. Parties located at Village Baijnathpur, Tahsil Bhatganw, District Surajpur; State respondents include Collector Surajpur, SP Surajupr area officials, CEO Janapad Panchayat Bhatgawn, SDO Bhaiyathan, Tahsildar Bhatgawn and OIC P.S. Bhatgawn. Counsel: Abhinav Dubey (applicants); Upasna Mehta, Dy. GA (State).