Jay Kumari v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna HC CWJC No.5333 of 2026, decided 23-04-2026 by Partha Sarthy, J.: writ disposed of without merits. Petitioner (Member, and ex-Pramukh, Ara Sadar Panchayat Samiti, Bhojpur) alleged misappropriation of labour payments during her tenure and sought the master roll prepared after her removal; unanswered representations to DM Bhojpur, DPRAO Bhojpur and BDO-cum-EO Ara Sadar Panchayat Samiti. Directions: fresh representation to DM Bhojpur within 4 weeks; decision in accordance with law within 3 months. Keywords: mandamus; panchayat samiti; pramukh; misappropriation; master roll; representation.
What did the court decide?
Neither substantive prayer (action on alleged misappropriation of labour payments; supply of the post-removal master roll) was granted; the petitioner was directed to file a fresh representation before the District Magistrate, Bhojpur (respondent no.3) within four weeks, to be decided by him in accordance with law within three months of filing.