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Pinki Kumari vs The State Of Bihar
2024 Latest Caselaw 476 Patna

Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 476 Patna
Judgement Date : 19 January, 2024

Patna High Court

Pinki Kumari vs The State Of Bihar on 19 January, 2024

Author: Purnendu Singh

Bench: Purnendu Singh

         IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                   Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.1156 of 2024
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     Pinki Kumari Wife of Prem Kumar Sinha, Permanent Resident of Village-
     Maheshpur, P.S.- Chandi, District- Nalanda, Bihar, at present Nav Bihar
     Colony, Transport Nagar, Sampatchak, P.S. Sampatchak, District- Patna.

                                                               ... ... Petitioner/s
                                       Versus
1.   The State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar, Patna.
2.   The Principal Secretary, Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Bihar,
     Patna.
3.   The Divisional Commissioner, Patna.
4.   The District Magistrate, Nalanda.
5.   The District Development Commissioner-cum-Executive Officer, Zila
     Parishad, Nalanda.
6.   Ajay Kumar, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village
     Makhdumpur, P.O. and P.S.- Karaiparsurai, District- Nalanda.
7.   Archana Kumari, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
     Mahadipur, P.O.- Tina, P.S. Nagarnausa, District- Nalanda.
8.   Sanjay Kumar, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
     Lohanda, P.O. Dahbigha, P.S. Hilsa, District- Nalanda.
9.   Pammi Kumari, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
     Gondu Bigha, P.O. Gondubigha, P.S. Chiksaura, District- Nalanda.
10. Gayatri Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
    Injora, P.O. and P.S. Ekangarsarai, District- Nalanda
11. Uma Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
    Kadilpur, P.O. Narayanpur, P.S. Ekangarsarai, District- Nalanda.
12. Archana Sinha, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
    Muzafffara, P.O. Bardih, P.S. Islampur, District- Nalanda
13. Tanuja Kumari, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
    Bishunpur, P.O. Ranipur, P.S. Islampur, District- Nalanda.
14. Anuradha Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village
    Panhar, P.O.- Panhar, P.S. Khodaganj, District- Nalanda.
15. Nutan Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village and
    P.O. Bhui, P.S. Silao, District- Nalanda.
16. Baby Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village and P.O.
    Barakar, P.S. Silao, District- Nalanda.
17. Navita Sinha, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village and
    P.O. Dharhora, P.S. Silao, District- Nalanda.
18. Punam Sinha, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village
    Chhotki Ant, P.O. Badki Ant, P.S. Ben, District- Nalanda.
19. Priti Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village
    Govindpur Beldarari, P.O. Badara, P.S. Nursarai, District- Nalanda.
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  20. Juli Kumari, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village- Saidi,
      P.O. Nursai, P.S. Nursarai, District- Nalanda.
  21. Udai Nandan Prasad, son of notknown to the petitioner, Resident of Village
      and P.O. Dhangawan, P.S. Parwalpur, District- Nalanda.
  22. Amit Kumar Raj, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
      Atwal chak, P.O. Madhopur, P.S. Tharthari, District- Nalanda.
  23. Niranjan Kumar, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
      Giridharchak, P.O. Sirnama, P.S. Haranut, District- Nalanda.
  24. Kamlesh Paswan, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village and
      P.O. Daytupur, P.S. Chandi, District- Nalanda.
  25. Mamta Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village
      Ramsang, P.O. Haranuat P.S. Harnaut, District- Nalanda.
  26. Tusi Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
      Bishunpur, P.O. Utarnama, P.S. Rahui, District- Nalanda.
  27. Kirti Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village Nijaai,
      P.O. Sonsa, P.S. Rahui, District- Nalanda.
  28. Bipin Kumar, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village and
      PO. and P.S. Bind, District- Nalanda.
  29. Narottam, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village Kotara,
      P.O. Gopalbad, P.S. Sarmera, District- Nalanda.
  30. Ashok Kumar Singh, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
      Tora, P.O. and P.S. Sarmera, District- Nalanda.
  31. Purushottam Kumar Sinha, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of
      Village Dayamchak, P.O. Kailapur, P.S. Saare, District- Nalanda.
  32. Pankaj Kumar, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village Molna
      Bigaha, P.O. Onda, P.S. Saare, District Nalanda.
  33. Ajay Kumar, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village
      Fatehpur, P.O. Ugawan, P.S. Asthawan, District- Nalanda.
  34. Geeta Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village and P.O.
      Nakatpura, P.S. Bihar, District- Nalanda.
  35. Mamta Kumari, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village and
      P.O. Raitar, P.S. Giriyak, District- Nalanda.
  36. Anita Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
      Tetarwan P.O. Tetarwan, P.S. Manpur, District- Nalanda.
  37. Mano Devi, wife of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village-
      Keshopur, P.O. Keshorpur, P.S. Hisla, District- Nalanda.
  38. Kaushlendra Prasad, son of not known to the petitioner, Resident of Village
      Maira, P.O. Maira Barit, P.S. Katri Sarai, District- Nalanda.

                                                 ... ... Respondent/s
       ======================================================
       Appearance :
       For the Petitioner/s     :       Mr. Amit Shrivastava, Sr. Advocate
                                        Mr.Hansraj, Advocate
       For the Respondent/s     :       AAG 5
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       CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PURNENDU SINGH
       ORAL JUDGMENT

Date : 19-01-2024 Heard Mr. Amit Shrivastava, learned senior counsel

along with Mr. Hansraj, learned counsel for the petitioner and

learned AAG 5 for the State.

2. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the

petitioner submits that the petitioner seeks to avail remedy

under Section 157 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006

(hereinafter to be referred as the 'Act') before the District

Magistrate, Nalanda, for the relief(s) as prayed for in the present

writ petition.

3. Considering the limited relief(s) as sought for by

the petitioner, the District Magistrate, Nalanda, is directed to

call for the records relating to the Zila Parishad, Nalanda, and

fix a date within two days after communication of this order for

the attendance of Adhyaksh, Up-Adhyaksh and all the members

of the Zila Parishand and seek their signature in his own

presence and thereafter, he may fix a date for providing

opportunity of hearing to the affected parties and decide the

matter considering the charges as contained in the requisition. If

he finds that there is violation of manner, as prescribed under

Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006 and same requires interference in

any manner with respect to calling of 'No Confidence Motion', Patna High Court CWJC No.1156 of 2024 dt.19-01-2024

which has been fixed on 27.01.2024, the District Magistrate

after providing opportunity of hearing may pass a speaking

order strictly in accordance with law within one week from the

date of attendance filed by all the members.

4. The special meeting dated 27.01.2024 shall lose its

operation till final decision is taken by the District Magistrate.

5. As the order has been passed in the open Court,

learned counsel for the State has ensured that he will

immediately communicate the District Magistrate, Nalanda by

both the means, fax, as well as, by telephonic communication,

even before the order is pronounced.

6. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of.

(Purnendu Singh, J)

Sanjay/-

AFR/NAFR                NAFR
CAV DATE                NA
Uploading Date          19.01.2024
Transmission Date       NA
 

 
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