2026:JHHC:3549-DB 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI L.P.A. No. 80 of 2026 Murari Bhagat, aged about 61 years, son of Late Chunyun Bhagat, resident of Village: Silam, PO: Silam, PS: Raidih, District-Gumla ... ... Appellant Versus 1. Union of India through its Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highway having its office at Transport Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, PO & PS: Sansad Marg, District-New Delhi 2. The State of Jharkhand through its Chief Secretary having its office at Project Building, PO: Dhurwa, PS: Jagarnathpur, District-Ranchi 3. Secretary, Road Construction Department, Project Building, PO: Dhurwa, PS: Jagarnathpur, District-Ranchi 4. District Commissioner, Gumla, PO & PS: Gumla, District-Gumla 5. Executive Engineer, Road Construction Department, National Highway Division, Gumla, PO & PS: Gumla, District-Gumla 6. District Land Acquisition Officer-cum-Competent Authority, Gumla, PO & PS: Gumla, District-Gumla ... Respondents --------- CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH SHANKAR --------- For the Appellant : Mr. Rohitashya Roy, Advocate. Mr. Devesh Ajmani, Advocate. Mr. Sanket Kumar, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. Prashant Pallav, ASGI Mr. Ayush, AC to ASGI. --------- 02/Dated: 10.02.2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. After arguing the matter for some time, the learned counsel for the appellant seeks leave to withdraw this appeal with liberty to raise all contentions before the learned Single Judge. He points out that the matter is now posted on 18th February, 2026 and even the pleadings are complete. Accordingly, he submits that the learned Single Judge be requested to dispose of the matter on the appointed date. 3. Leave is granted to withdraw this appeal with liberty to raise all contentions before the learned Single Judge. Since the matter is posted on 18th February, 2026, we are sure that the learned Single Judge, subject to constraints of time, will try to dispose of the matter on the said date or in any event at an early date. 2026:JHHC:3549-DB 2 4. Once again, we clarify that all contentions of all parties are left open. 5. The appeal is disposed of as withdrawn with liberties in the above terms. 6. Pending Interlocutory Application, if any, stands disposed of. (M. S. Sonak, C.J.) (Rajesh Shankar, J.) 10.02.2026 APK/VK Uploaded on 11.02.2026