Lakshmi Kumari v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Lakshmi Kumari v. State of Bihar and others, Patna HC CWJC No.8495 of 2022, decided 30-01-2026 by Dr. Anshuman (J). Vikas Mitra selection dispute (Bhagalpur): writ petition disposed of, not adjudicated on merits; petitioner directed to challenge Collector, Bhagalpur order dated 02.05.2022 (Memo No.968) before the Director, Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission under Clause XII of the Vikas Mitra Chayan Margdarshika; appeal within 30 days, Director's order within 90 days from completion of appearances; alternate/appellate remedy route; no cases or precedents cited; no monetary quantum stated.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief on merits. Writ petition disposed of with direction to the petitioner to file an appeal before the Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission against the Collector, Bhagalpur order dated 02.05.2022 (Memo No.968) within 30 days, pursuant to Clause XII of the Vikas Mitra Chayan Margdarshika; the Director is to pass an order within 90 days of completion of appearance of all concerned. The prayer for salary/remuneration for 23.03.2017 to 05.01.2021 was not decided or awarded at this stage.