Writ petition seeking mandamus to grant Rs. Four Lakhs compensation for the petitioner's mother's death from heat stroke, challenging orders denying compensation. Counsel sought liberty to pursue the claim before respondent authorities; liberty granted and petition dismissed as not pressed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.6930 of 2020
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Mahendra Chaudhary Son of Late Teni Chaudhary Resident of VillageAmjhaur, P.O.- Laxmipur, P.S.- Balaganj, District- Gaya.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
... ... Respondent/s
====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Vishwa Ranjan Choudhary For the Respondent/s : Mr.Raj Kishore Roy (Gp18) ======================================================
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHIT KUMAR SHAH ORAL ORDER
5 23-02-2023
The present writ petition has been filed seeking the following relief:-
“That this petition is for issuance of appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus commanding/directing the Respondents to grant compensation to the family of deceased mother of the petitioner namely Sugiya Devi who has died from heat stroke after setting aside
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order dated 05.11.19 issued by SubDivisional Public Grievance Redressal officer, Gaya Whereby and whereunder compensation of Rupees Four Lakhs has been denied to be awarded to the family of victims of heatstroke in the District of Gaya, and further for setting aside appellate appellate order passed in appeal bearing no435110101101905887/IA dated 08.11.19 which was heard and rejected by the Divisional Commissioner-Cum-Appellate Authority, Magadh Division, Gaya on 5.12.2019 and/or issuance of appropriate writ/writs, or grant of other relief or reliefs to which the petitioner may be deemed entitled under the law in the facts and circumstances of the case.”
At the outset, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks liberty on behalf of the petitioner to pursue his claim before the respondent authorities. Liberty, so sought, is granted.
The present writ petition stands dismissed
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as not pressed.
(Mohit Kumar Shah, J)
Ajay/- U
1 issue framed by the court
Whether compensation of Rs. Four Lakhs should be granted for death caused by heat stroke.
Mahendra Chaudhary
The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Disaster Management Department
Joint Secretary, Disaster Management Department, Govt. of Bihar
Divisional Commissioner-cum-Appellate Authority, Magadh Division, Gaya
District Magistrate, Gaya
Circle Officer, Belaganj, District- Gaya
Mohit Kumar Shah
As recorded by the court registry
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