IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.5203 of 2026 ====================================================== Ram Kumar Sah S/o- Sukdev Sah Resident of Village- Baliya Pokhra P.S. Maharajganj, District Siwan, Bihar. ... ... Petitioner/s Versus 1. The State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2. The Principal Secretary, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Bihar, Patna. 3. The District Magistrate, Siwan. 4. The District Supply Officer, Siwan. 5. The Sub-Divisional Officer, Maharajganj, District Siwan ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ashok Kumar, Adv. For the Respondent/s : Mr.Addl. Advocate General (13) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A. ABHISHEK REDDY ORAL ORDER 2 21-04-2026 A perusal of the relief sought by the petitioner in the present writ petition reveals that the petitioner is espousing a public cause. 2. Having regard to the same, the present writ petition is not maintainable under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. However, if the petitioner is so advised, he is at liberty to file a Public Interest Litigation. 3. With the above direction, the present writ petition stands disposed of. Bhardwaj/- (A. Abhishek Reddy , J) U