2026:JHHC:8661 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI WP(C) No.1885 of 2026 ----- Ramchandra Kumhar, aged about 50 years, son of Rengo Kumhar, resident of House no. 25, Binj, Bhoya, Chaibasa, P.O. Bhoya, P.S. Chaibasa, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. … Petitioner(s). Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through its Principle Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Sugarcane Development, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Nepal House, P.O. & P.S. Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand. 2. The Deputy Commissioner, West Singhbhum at Chaibasa, P.O. & P.S. Chaibasa, District West Singhbhum. 3. The Land Acquisition Officer, Chaibasa, P.O. & P.S. Chaibasa, District West Singhbhum. 4. The Circle Officer, Khutpani Circle, P.O. & P.S. Khutpani, District West Singhbhum, Chaibasa. 5. The Director, Birsa Agriculture University, Kanke, P.O. & P.S. Kanke, District Ranchi. … Respondent(s). CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate For the State : Mr. Rakesh Kr. Sahi, AC to SC(L&C)-I For the BAU : Mr. A. Allam, Sr. Advocate Mr. Faisal Allam, Advocate Ms. Asfia Sultana, Advocate Ms. Sushmita Kumari, Advocate …...... 02 /26.03.2026: Heard the learned counsel representing the petitioner and the learned counsel representing the respondents. 2. It is the grievance of the petitioner that he has been dispossessed and the Birsa Agriculture University has constructed a boundary wall of Horticulture College over the land in question and has taken possession of the same. His grievance is that without paying any compensation and without any acquisition the aforesaid act of Birsa Agriculture University infringes the right of the petitioner. 3. Learned counsel appearing for the State submits that the land belongs to the Government and the petitioner did not even produced any documents to suggest that the land belongs to the petitioner, except giving reference of Misc. Case No.101(S)/1976- 2026:JHHC:8661 2 77. 4. From the arguments of the parties, I find that the petitioner has already been dispossessed from the land in question. The petitioner is claiming title by way of settlement. 5. Learned counsel for the State submits that the land is recorded in the name of State and the petitioner has got no title over the said land. 6. Considering the nature of rival claims and in fact the dispute is in respect of establishment of right, title and interest over the property in question, I direct the petitioner to approach appropriate Civil Court for declaration of his right, title and interest over the said property as the same cannot be decided in an application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. 7. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 26.03.2026 Tanuj/CP-2 Uploaded on 01.04.2026