Ashok Sharma v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court (A. Abhishek Reddy, J), CWJC No.3393 of 2026, decided 08-04-2026: disposal at admission stage of petition seeking time-bound disposal of representation dated 18.08.2025 before District Magistrate, Nalanda; directions for fresh representation (4 weeks), reasoned order, personal hearing, payment of admitted dues if claim succeeds, 8-week outer timeline, communication of order; respondents include State of Bihar, Divisional Commissioner Patna, Director Agriculture, DM/District Agriculture Officer/SDO Nalanda; no statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of at admission stage with consent: petitioner to submit a fresh representation within 4 weeks before the District Magistrate, Nalanda; the DM to pass a reasoned order after affording a hearing, preferably within 8 weeks of receipt, taking steps for payment of admitted dues if the claim merits consideration, and communicating the order to the party.