Lakshman Thakur v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.984 of 2022, Lakshman Thakur v. State of Bihar and others, decided 15-12-2025 by Dr. Anshuman, J. Petitioner sought promotion and ACP/MACP benefits w.e.f. 9.8.1999 with arrears of salary and statutory interest. Court granted liberty to file representation before the Director, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Government of Bihar, Patna; representation to be considered in accordance with law with a reasoned and speaking order within six weeks if filed within two weeks. Writ petition disposed of with liberty, without decision on merits. No statutes or precedents cited; no impugned order described; no amounts awarded.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to approach the Director, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Government of Bihar, Patna for redressal of grievances; if representation is filed within two weeks, it is to be considered in accordance with law and a reasoned and speaking order passed within six weeks thereafter. No merits adjudication and no monetary relief granted at this stage.