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Baboo Rai v. The State of Bihar

Patna HC2 Jul 2026CWJC/9023/2026

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What is this about?

Land measurement mandamus; E-Mapi / E-Measurement Application No. 280052603175 dated 04/06/2026; jamabandi No. 285/1; Khata No. 249, Khesra No. 345, Mauza Janipur, Patna; encroachment and land grabbing; direction to Additional District Magistrate, Patna to measure land after notice to all parties within three weeks; writ disposed. Patna High Court, CWJC No. 9023 of 2026, Ajit Kumar, J., 02-07-2026.

What did the court decide?

Direction to Respondent No. 3 (Additional District Magistrate, Patna) to conduct the measurement of the petitioner's land after issuing notice to all concerned and in their presence, the exercise to be completed within three weeks of the representation being filed with a copy of the order; writ application disposed of accordingly. ¶29

Baboo Rai Vs The State of Bihar — Patna HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondent authorities can be directed to take a decision on the petitioner's series of representations seeking removal of illegal encroachment and construction on his land (Khata No. 249, Khesra No. 345, Mauza Janipur, Patna). +2 more

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Ratio / Principle

The Court directed Respondent No. 3 (the Additional District Magistrate, Patna) to carry out the measurement process of the land in question, for which the petitioner had already deposited the requisite fee, by issuing notice to all concerned authorities including the petitioner, fixing a date, and making the measurement in their presence, so that appropriate steps can be taken to redress the issues as provided in law.

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Key takeaways

The Court expected the entire measurement exercise to be carried out within three weeks, or as early as possible, once the representation is filed along with a copy of the order and all supportive materials.ratio¶28

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Patna High Court (Ajit Kumar, J., 02-07-2026) disposed of CWJC No. 9023 of 2026 filed by Baboo Rai, who sought directions to the revenue authorities to act on his representations and E-Measurement Application No. 280052603175 dated 04/06/2026 for measurement of his land (Khata No. 249, Khesra No. 345, Area 4 Decimal, Mauza Janipur, P.S. Janipur, Patna) and removal of encroachment therefrom. Holding that the requisite fee stood deposited and the State itself suggested issuance of directions, the Court directed Respondent No. 3, the Additional District Magistrate, Patna, to carry out the measurement after issuing notice to all concerned, including the petitioner, fixing a date, and making the measurement in their presence, and expected the entire exercise to be completed within three weeks of the representation being filed along with a copy of the order and supportive materials.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.9023 of 2026

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Baboo Rai S/o Late Dr. Hit Narayan Rai, R/o Parn Kuti, Khaitan Lane, West Boring Canal Road, P.S. Sri Krishnapuri, P.O. G.P.O., Patna, Bihar, PIN - 800001.

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... ... Petitioner/s

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Versus

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The State of Bihar Through the Principal Secretary, Department of Revenue and Land Reforms, Government of Bihar, Patna.

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The District Magistrate, Patna.

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The Additional District Magistrate, Patna.

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The Circle Officer, Phulwari Sharif, Patna.

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The Station House Officer, Janipur, District- Patna.

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... ... Respondent/s

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Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Vikash Kumar, Advocate Mr. Asit Jha, Advocate Mr. Shadwal Harsh, Advocate For the Respondent/s : Mr. Standing Counsel (4) Mr. Arvind Ujjwal, Advocate ======================================================

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR ORAL ORDER

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2 02-07-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned

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counsel for the State.

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The instant writ petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-

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(I). For issuance of an appropriate writ(s), order(s), direction(s) directing the Respondent Authorities to actively take decision on the series of representation preferred by the Petitioner for removing illegal encroachment and illegal construction which is being carried out upon the Petitioner's land bearing Khata No. 249, Khesra No. 345, Area 4 Decimal situated at Mauza- Janipur, P.S. Janipur, Patna despite pendency of the E-Mapi application of the Petitioner.

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Patna High Court CWJC No.9023 of 2026(2) dt.02-07-2026 2/3

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(ii) For issuance of an appropriate writ(s), order(s), direction(s) commanding the respondent authorities to forthwith take action on the E-Measurement Application No. 280052603175 dated 04/06/2026 submitted by the Petitioner for measurement of the plot bearing Khata No. 249, Khesra No. 345, Area 4 Decimal situated at MauzaJanipur, P.S. Janipur, Patna and till disposal of the E-Mapi application and the representations of the Petitioner, status quo may be granted on the land in question.

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(iii) For issuance of an appropriate writ(s), order(s), direction(s) commanding the Respondent Authorities to protect the Petitioner's property from the anti-social elements and land grabbers.

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(iv) For issuance of any other appropriate writ(s), order(s), direction(s) for which the writ petitioner would be found entitled under the facts and circumstances of the case.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the

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petitioner has filed an application for measurement of land appertaining to khata No. 249, Khesra No. 345 at Mauza – Janipur, PS- Janipur, Patna. It has next been submitted that over which the jamabandi No. 285/1 has been running in his favour. and representation has already been placed before Additional District Magistrate, Patna for measurement of the plot in question, which is referred hereinabove and requisite deposit of fee has also been made, the receipt of which is appended with

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Patna High Court CWJC No.9023 of 2026(2) dt.02-07-2026 3/3

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the writ petition as Annexure- P/3.

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On the other hand, learned counsel for the State submits that necessary directions may be issued to the concerned authorities to carry out necessary formalities for making measurement of the land in question in presence of the petitioner and other affected parties.

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Considering the stand of the parties, this Court directs the Respondent No. 3 to carry out the measurement process of the land in question, for which requisite deposit of fee has already been made by this petitioner, by issuing notice to all concerned authorities including this petitioner by fixing a date and once the notices are served, measurement be made in their presence, so that the appropriate steps can be taken in order to get the issues redressed as provided in law. It is expected that the entire exercise shall be carried out within three weeks or as early as the representation is filed along with copy of this order and all supportive materials.

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With the aforesaid observations and directions, the instant writ application stands disposed

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(Ajit Kumar, J)

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rajan/-

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