2026:JHHC:14802 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI WP(C) No.3598 of 2026 ----- Rando Sirka, aged about-49 years, Son of Dubraj Sirka, Resident of Village-Chimisai, P.O. Kheria Tangar, P.S. Manjhari, District-West Singhbhum at Chaibasa. … Petitioner(s). Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand. 2.The Principal Secretary, Road Construction Department, Government of Jharkhand office situated at Project Building Dhurwa, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, District-Ranchi. 3.The Deputy Commissioner, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa, P.O. & P.S. Chaibasa, District-West Singhbhum at Chaibasa. 4.The Additional Collector, West Singhbhum, P.O. P.S. Chaibasa, District-West Singhbhum, at Chaibasa. 5. The Land Acquisition Officer West Singhbhum, P.O. P.S. Chaibasa, District-West Singhbhum, at Chaibasa. 6. The Executive Engineer Road Construction Department Road Division Chaibasa, P.Ο. & P.S. Chaibasa, District-West Singhbhum at Chaibasa. … Respondent(s). CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Gautam Kumar, Advocate For the State : Mr. Rakesh Kr. Shahi, AC to SC (L&C)-I …...... 02 /14.05.2026: Heard the learned counsel representing the petitioner and the learned counsel representing the respondents. 2. The grievance of the petitioner is that the land of the petitioner was utilized in the year 2015 for widening of the road but till date he has not been paid any compensation. He submits that he has already filed representation with the Authorities but the Authorities are not taking any steps to redress the grievance of the petitioner. 3. Learned counsel for the State submits that if the petitioner files fresh representation before the Land Acquisition Officer, West Singhbhum-respondent no. 5, his case will be considered. 4. Considering the submission of the parties, I direct the petitioner to file fresh representation along with the copy of this 2026:JHHC:14802 2 order within a period of four weeks before the respondent no. 5- Land Acquisition Officer, West Singhbhum, who will dispose of the representation of the petitioner by passing a reasoned order and if it is found that the land of the petitioner was acquired and the compensation has not been paid, they will ensure payment of the compensation after completing all the formalities. 5. If it is found that the land of the petitioner was not acquired and there are other impediments in paying any amount and the petitioner is not entitled for the compensation, a detailed reasoned order should be communicated to the petitioner. 6. The entire process should be concluded within eight weeks from the date of receipt of the copy of this order. 7. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 14.05.2026 Tanuj/CP-2 Uploaded on 15.05.2026