Petitioners alleged demolition of structures on their land and eviction without notice or encroachment proceedings. They sought liberty to file a representation before the District Magistrate. The court granted liberty and directed the DM to consider it, inquire, and pass a reasoned speaking order within six weeks.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.8854 of 2023
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Versus
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Dinesh Maharaj, Advocate For the Respondent/s : Mr.Md. N.H. Khan (Sc1) Ms.Babita Kumari, AC to SC-1
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHIT KUMAR SHAH ORAL ORDER
5 10-12-2024
respondents to restore the possession of the petitioners over the land appertaining to Khata No.21, Plot No.43, admeasuring 0.17 acre, situated at Mauza-Shukulpurva, Thana No.678, District-Kaimur at Bhabhua.
Patna High Court CWJC No.8854 of 2023(5) dt.10-12-2024 2/2
terms.
(Mohit Kumar Shah, J)
Saurav/- U
2 issues framed by the court
Whether petitioners evicted without notice or encroachment proceedings are entitled to restoration of possession over the disputed land.
Whether a representation to the District Magistrate regarding the demolition and eviction should be directed and decided within a time frame.
Upendra Kumar @ Upendra Ray
Ramji Rai
Jitendra Kumar Rai
Shyam Sunder Rai
Mukesh Kumar Rai
The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Department of Home, Patna
Mohit Kumar Shah
As recorded by the court registry
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