Petitioner alleged violation of procedure under Section 44(3)(i) of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act concerning Panchayat Samiti proceedings. The Court directed the District Magistrate to adjudicate under Section 157, ensure members' personal appearance, pass a reasoned order by a fixed date, and stayed the special meeting dated 29.01.2024.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.1537 of 2024
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Urmila Devi Wife of Amir Das, R/o village Jalkharia, P.S. Chakai, District - Jamui.
... ... Petitioner/s
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Chakia, District- Jamui.
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Jamui.
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the Block Panchayat Samiti, Chakia, through the Block Development Officer cum Executive Officer, Block Panchayat Samiti, Chakia, BlockChakia, District- Jamui.
... ... Respondent/s
====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Kumar Harshvardhan, Advocate For the Respondent/s : Mr. Standing Counsel 26 ======================================================
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PURNENDU SINGH ORAL ORDER
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of.
(Purnendu Singh, J)
Niraj/-
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the grievance regarding violation of procedure under Section 44(3)(i) of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act should be adjudicated by the District Magistrate under Section 157.
2 provisions across 1 enactments
Urmila Devi Wife of Amir Das
The State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Panchayati Raj
The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Bihar
The Director, Panchayati Raj, Government of Bihar
The Collector-cum-District Magistrate, District - Jamui
The District Panchayat Raj Officer, Jamui
Purnendu Singh
As recorded by the court registry
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