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CWJC No.1401 of 2026, Patna High Court, decided 02-02-2026 by Anil Kumar Sinha, J. Petitioner Ramesh Manjhi, Mukhiya of Gram Panchayat Raj Shripur Gahar West, Block Khanpur, Samastipur, challenged the order dated 19.09.2025 of the Lok Prahari-cum-Divisional Commissioner, Darbhanga (Memo No. 18 dated 14.10.2025) recommending his removal as Mukhiya. State contended the writ was premature as the final decision under Section 18(5) of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006 lies with the Secretary, Panchayati Raj Department. Court disposed of the writ with a direction to the Secretary, Panchayati Raj Department to decide the recommendation afresh after affording the petitioner an opportunity to submit objections/explanation, within two months. Keywords: Mukhiya removal, Lok Prahari, Bihar Panchayat Raj Act 2006 Section 18(5), Secretary Panchayati Raj Department, premature writ, natural justice opportunity.