Amit Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge writ disposed by consent-direction (mandamus-type): Mining Officer, Darbhanga (respondent no.7) directed to decide petitioner Amit Kumar's representation dated 03.12.2024 after hearing him within four weeks of receipt/production of the order, followed by a necessary and speaking order within a further four weeks. CWJC No.1894 of 2025, Patna High Court, Rajesh Kumar Verma, J., decided 04-03-2025; respondents include State of Bihar, Department of Mining and Geology officials, DM Darbhanga, Circle Officer Anchal-Hayaghar and O/C Hayaghat Police Station. No statute or precedent cited in the judgment.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent no.7 (Mining Officer, Darbhanga) to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 03.12.2024 in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner within four weeks from receipt/production of a copy of the order, and to pass a necessary and speaking order within four weeks thereafter.