Partly allowed
Gopal Kumar Lachhiramka v. the State of Jharkhand
Jharkhand HCWPC/923/2021
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
In two writ petitions, the High Court set aside an order directing demolition of structures without a prior hearing to the petitioners. The order violated statutory provisions mandating an opportunity to be heard. The matter is remanded to the Executive Officer to hear parties and decide within two months.
What did the court decide?
The impugned order dated 05.02.2021 directing demolition without hearing is set aside. The matter is remanded to the Executive Officer to afford an opportunity to plead and decide within two months.