2026:JHHC:5351 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI (Civil Writ Jurisdiction) W.P. (C) No.1197 of 2026 ---- Md. Abbas Ansari, aged about 49 years, son of Late Rabbani Mia, resident: Vill-Parasi, P.O.-Barwa East, P.S.-Govindpur, District – Dhanbad. …. …. Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand, through its Chief Secretary, Project Bhawan, P.O.+P.S.- Dhurwa, District – Ranchi. 2. Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, P.O.+P.S.- Dhanbad, District Dhanbad. 3. Addl. Collector, Dhanbad, P.O.+P.S.- Dhanbad, District – Dhanbad. 4. Circle Officer, Govindpur, P.O.+P.S.- Govindpur, District – Dhanbad. …. …. Respondent(s) ---- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH KUMAR ---- For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. A.K. Sahani, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. Ratnesh Kumar, S.C. (L&C)-I ---- 02/Dated: 24th February, 2026 1. The present writ petition has been filed for following reliefs:- “for grant of an appropriate writ in the nature of Mandamus or an order or direction commanding upon the Respondents for correction in the online Register II and land records by incorporating the name of the Petitioner in respect of a piece of land measuring an area of 1.51 acre appertaining to Old Plot no. 2595 under Old khata no. 93 (corresponding to new plot no. 3747 and 3748 in new khata no. 319) of village Parasi within Govindpur P.S in the district of Dhanbad within a reasonable period;” 2. The description of the land is as follows:- “land measuring an area of 1.51 acre appertaining to Old Plot no. 2595 under Old khata no. 93 (corresponding to new plot no. 3747 and 3748 in new khata no. 319) of village Parasi within Govindpur P.S in the district of Dhanbad” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has valid right, title and interest over the aforesaid land, but despite the same, the revenue records have not been corrected and the name of the petitioner has not been incorporated in the online Register-II. It is further submitted that non-correction of the revenue entries is causing serious civil consequences to the petitioner. 2026:JHHC:5351 Page | 2 W.P. (C) No.1197 of 2026 4. Learned counsel for the State does not dispute that if the Petitioner has valid documents in support of his claim, the competent authority is required to consider the same in accordance with law. 5. Having heard the learned counsel for the parties and from perusal of the materials available on record, this Court is of the considered view that once a person establishes his right on the basis of valid documents, the revenue authorities are under a statutory obligation to make necessary corrections in the revenue records, failure to consider such claim amounts to arbitrariness and inaction. 6. In view of the above observation, the present writ petition is, hereby, allowed directing the respondents to correct the online Register-II and relevant revenue records by incorporating the name of the petitioner in respect of the aforesaid land within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order after verifying the documents submitted by the petitioner and, if found genuine and in accordance with law. 7. It is made clear that in the event any legal impediment or dispute is found during verification, the authority shall pass a reasoned and speaking order, after granting due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other affected parties. 8. It is made clear that if the aforesaid exercise is not completed within eight weeks, the petitioner is entitled for Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand) as a litigation cost, to be paid by the Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, who will recover the said amount from the erring officials. 9. With above observation and direction, the present writ petition stands disposed of. 10. Pending interlocutory application, if any, also stands disposed of. (Rajesh Kumar, J.) Dated: 24th February, 2026 Amar/- Uploaded on 25.02.2026