Chandrjyoti Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Chandrjyoti Devi (Pramukh, Tekari Block Panchayat Samiti, Gaya) v. State of Bihar & others; special meeting of Tekari Block Panchayat Samiti proposed for 16.01.2024 restrained from operating till decision by District Magistrate, Gaya; DM directed to decide after hearing affected parties by speaking order; remedy under Section 157, Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006; writ petition disposed (Purnendu Singh, J., 15-01-2024).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: District Magistrate, Gaya to call for records of the Panchayat Samiti, Block-Tekari, hear affected parties and pass a speaking order taking a final decision on the special meeting proposed for 16.01.2024; the special meeting dated 16.01.2024 to remain inoperative till that final decision; State counsel to immediately communicate the order to the District Magistrate by fax and telephone.