Smt. Sharadha Devi v. The State Of Bihar and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought a writ directing the Circle Officer to measure land she purchased but was obstructed by other respondents. The court held the officer unjustifiably ignored the petition.
What did the court decide?
Directed the Circle Officer, Sanhoula, Bhagalpur to get the petitioner's land measured within two months from the date of receipt of the order.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.13019 of 2018
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- Smt. Sharadha Devi, wife of Tinku Ram, Resident of Village- Telaundha, P.S. Sanokhar, District Bhagalpur.
.... .... Petitioner/s Versus 1. The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Govt. of Bihar, Patna.
- The Collector, Bhagalpur.
- The Sub Divisional Officer, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur.
- The Anchal Adhikari, Sanhoula, District Bhagalpur.
- The Sub Divisional Police Officer, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur.
- Ganauri Paswan
- Salauri Paswan
- Shankar Paswan All sons of Late Jitan Paswan
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Circle Officer was justified in sitting over the petitioner's petition for measurement of her purchased land.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Smt. Sharadha Devi
- respondent
The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Govt. of Bihar
- respondent
The Collector, Bhagalpur
- respondent
The Sub Divisional Officer, Kahalgaon
- respondent
The Anchal Adhikari, Sanhoula
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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