Baban Singh v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Deficit stamp case; order dated 31.01.2023 by District Magistrate, Sasaram, Rohtas in Deficit Stamp Case No. 22 of 2022 challenged in writ under Civil Writ Jurisdiction (CWJC No. 8496 of 2023); alternative remedy objection by State counsel; direction to file appeal before Commissioner, Patna within 60 days with 5% of disputed amount; appeal to be decided on merits; writ application disposed of; Sub-Registrar, Bikramganj; Patna High Court; Justice Sandeep Kumar; decision date 05-02-2024.
What did the court decide?
Writ application disposed of with observation and direction that if the petitioner files an appeal within 60 days before the Commissioner, Patna, along with 5% of the disputed amount, the appeal shall be decided by the Commissioner on merits. ¶21