Nilam Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Panchayat project sanctioning/allotment irregularity; single panchayat received more projects while others unsanctioned; representation dated 06.05.2026 to District Magistrate Saharsa; writ disposed at admission with consent; liberty to file fresh representation within four weeks; consideration in accordance with law; opportunity of hearing before orders; four-week time-frame for completion; communication of orders; Bihar; Saharsa; Circle Officer Simri Bakhtiyarpur; Block Development Officer; Deputy Development Commissioner; no monetary quantum; no statute or precedent engaged.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of at admission stage: liberty to petitioner to file a fresh representation/complaint before Respondent No. 1 (District Magistrate, Saharsa) within four weeks of receipt of copy of order; Respondent No. 1 to deal with it in accordance with law after giving the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, completing the exercise preferably within four weeks thereof, and communicating any orders passed to the party.