Raju Pasi v. The State of Bihar
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CWJC No.18810 of 2021, Patna High Court, decided 19-11-2025 by Justice Shailendra Singh (single judge). Petitioner Raju Pasi v. State of Bihar, revenue/consolidation authorities (Director, Joint Director and Deputy Director of Consolidation, Consolidation Officer, Additional Collector, Land Reforms Deputy Collector, Circle Officer — Bhabhua/Kaimur/Rohtas) and Ritu Gupta (respondent no. 9). Subject: cancellation of Jamabandi standing in name of Gopal Krishna Goyal (grandfather of respondent no. 9); Chak Khatiyan in name of Doman Pasi pursuant to Deputy Director Consolidation, Rohtas, Sasaram order dated 9.5.2012 in Cons. Appeal Case No. 13/2011-12; Circle Officer, Bhabhua findings dated 23.10.2018; Article 226; mandamus for time-bound disposal. Outcome: writ disposed, not allowed on merits — legality of Jamabandi held premature; Additional Collector directed to decide within three months; liberty to file fresh application within four weeks, decision within three months on merits after hearing. Useful search terms: Jamabandi cancellation Bihar; land revenue records; consolidation appeal; Kaimur (Bhabhua); expeditious disposal direction; writ jurisdiction prematurity.