Sahdeo Hansda v. the State of Jharkhand through the Deputy Commissioner, Bokaro
Case brief
What is this about?
Sahdeo Hansda v. State of Jharkhand and Ors., W.P.(S) No. 117 of 2025, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, neutral citation 2026:JHHC:3161, decided 06.02.2026 by Ananda Sen, J. Subject: claimed unpaid amount of Rs.40,000/-; direction to file representation before the District Land Acquisition Officer, Bokaro; consideration of legal entitlement within six weeks; payment within four weeks if payable, or reasoned rejection; writ petition disposed of. Parties: petitioner Sahdeo Hansda; respondents The State of Jharkhand (through Deputy Commissioner, Bokaro), The District Land Acquisition Officer, Bokaro, and The Circle Officer, Jaridih. Advocates: Zaid Imam for the petitioner; Ashwini Bhushan (AC to Sr.SC-II) for the respondents.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the petitioner to file representation within four weeks before respondent No.2 (District Land Acquisition Officer, Bokaro) for payment of Rs.40,000/-; respondents to consider entitlement within six weeks, pay any amount found legally payable within four weeks thereafter, or communicate reasons for rejection.