Ram Kali Devi v. Damodar Valley Corporation through Its Chairman
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(C) No.3250 of 2020, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, decided 23rd September 2024 by Justice Rajesh Kumar. Petitioner Ram Kali Devi, widow of Late Dina Nath Singh (former DVC employee), versus Damodar Valley Corporation and officials. Challenge to letter No.TSC-III/DHN/69 dated 17.07.2020 directing vacation of allegedly illegally occupied barracks at DVC Putki Camp. Court: notice merely seeks vacation; eviction must follow procedure under the Public Premises Act; petition disposed of with liberty to respondents to evict through due process of law. Keywords: DVC, barrack vacation, illegal occupation, Public Premises Act, deceased employee's widow, quarter allotment refused, due process of law.
What did the court decide?
No quashing relief to the petitioner; petition disposed of with liberty granted to the respondents to get the barrack vacated after following the due process of law. Pending interlocutory application, if any, stands disposed of.