A public interest writ petition alleged bungling of funds under various Gram Panchayat development schemes without citing specific instances. The Court found the petition absolutely vague and general, held no case for interference was made out, advised the petitioner to pursue remedies before an appropriate forum, and dismissed the petition.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.19260 of 2024
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Sanjay Kumar, son of Mahadev Das, Resident of Village/Mohalla-Gram Najari, Police Station-Lakhimipur, District-Jamui.
... ... Petitioner/s
... ... Respondent/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Sanju Singh, Advocate For the Respondent/s : Mr. Government Pleader-5
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CORAM: HONOURABLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE and
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PARTHA SARTHY ORAL ORDER (Per: HONOURABLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE)
4 07-02-2025 This writ petition has been filed in public interest
for directing the respondents to take steps for
Patna High Court CWJC No.19260 of 2024(4) dt.07-02-2025 2/2
investigation of the irregularities committed under various development schemes of Gram Panchayat, Najari for
which complaint has been made by the petitioner as well as other villagers.
suggesting that the money allotted for the execution of works under various schemes are being bungled. No specific instance has been pointed out by the petitioner. In fact, what we could gather from this petition is that some representation at some level has been filed.
his remedies before appropriate forum.
interference in this matter.
(Ashutosh Kumar, ACJ)
(Partha Sarthy, J)
Rajesh/Anushka
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a PIL alleging vague, unspecified irregularities in Gram Panchayat development schemes warranted court-directed investigation.
Sanjay Kumar
The State of Bihar through the Secretary, Rural Work Department, Bihar, Patna
The Director Panchayati Raj Department
The District Magistrate, Jamui
The Deputy Development Commissioner, Jamui
The District Panchayati Raj Officer, Jamui
Ashutosh Kumar
Partha Sarthy
As recorded by the court registry
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