Yuva Jagrity Swayam Devi Sahayata Sansthan v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking direction for the construction of a Panchayat building. Citing precedent on mandamus requiring prior demand, the Court did not decide merits but directed the petitioner to file a representation first.
What did the court decide?
Direction to file representation for redressal of grievances within four weeks; Authority to dispose expeditiously within three months.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.10453 of 2021
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Yuva Jagrity Swayam Sevi Sahayata Sansthan Netwar, Block- Darauli, District- Siwan, Bihar, through its Founder President, Shankar Prasad Thakur, aged about 40 years (Male) Son of Trew Nath Thakur, Resident of VillageNetwar, Belaon, Police Station- Darauli, District- Siwan.
... ... Petitioner/s
- Versus
- The State of Bihar through Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj Department, Govt. of Bihar, Patna.
- The Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.
- The District Magistrate, Siwan.
- The Deputy Development Commissioner, Siwan.
- The District Panchayat Raj Officer, Siwan.
- The Deputy Collector, Land Reforms (D.C.L.R.), Siwan.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to issue a writ of mandamus directing authorities to construct a Panchayat Sabha building without a prior specific demand for performance.
Whether the petitioner’s request for construction of government buildings qualifies as a public interest litigation warranting immediate court intervention.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Yuva Jagrity Swayam Sevi Sahayata Sansthan Netwar through Shankar Prasad Thakur
- respondent
The State of Bihar through Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj Department
- respondent
The District Magistrate, Siwan
- respondent
The Deputy Development Commissioner, Siwan
- respondent
The District Panchayat Raj Officer, Siwan
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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