Page | 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI L.P.A. No. 618 of 2023 --------- Dhananjay P. Raipat … … Petitioner Versus Ranchi Municipal Corporation and Ors. … … Respondents With Cont. Case (C) No. 1097 of 2025 --------- Gourav Kumar Besra … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand and Ors. … … Respondents --------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY PRASAD ---------- For the Appellant : Mr. Amit Kumar Das, Advocate For the Petitioner : Mrs. Sonam, Advocate For the RMC : Mr. Rajiv Ranjan, Advocate General --------- 48/Dated: 14th May, 2026 1. On 12.05.2026, when the matter was taken up, we have had conversion with the learned Advocate General and Municipal Commissioner, Ranchi Municipal Corporation. 2. The matter was put up today. 3. The learned Advocate General was forthcoming to say and suggest that there was some misunderstanding and he now understands the intent and direction of the Court. 4. He further states that the process of appointment of competent person will be streamlined and proper rule will be framed in time. 5. He further submits he understands the purport of the order, i.e., not to pick up a particular person rather a competent person having proper qualification should be posted to perform the job in question. 6. He has conveyed his sentiments to the Court. 7. In view of this, he prays for time to ponder upon the matter. 8. On hearing the submission, it seems that the oral conversion that we had had with the opp. parties on 12.05.2026, has cleared the air. Page | 2 9. Further, the Municipal Commissioner, RMC has also requested to adjourn the matter waiting for the outcome of the another letters patent appeal being L.P.A. No. 181 of 2025 which is listed on 16.06.2026 that may have some bearing. 10. The request seems to be bona fide and genuine one. 11. We agree that the authorities may need some time to come to the conclusion. 12. Therefore, as requested by the opp. parties, time is being granted. 13. Accordingly, let this case be listed on 29.06.2026. (Sujit Narayan Prasad, J.) (Sanjay Prasad, J.) 14th May, 2026 Saurabh/-