(2026:JHHC:21666) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P. (C). No. 5199 of 2026 Basanti Devi, wife of late Gobardhan Mahato, aged about 66 years, resident of Manaithand Basti, near Jharkhand Office, PO – Dhanbad, PS – Dhansar, District – Dhanbad, Jharkhand. … … Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand. 2. The Secretary, Department of Revenue, Registration and Land Reform, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi, PO & PS – Dhurwa, District – Ranchi, Jharkhand. 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, office at Satyam nagar, Susnilewa, PO & PS – Barwadda, District – Dhanbad. 4. The Circle Officer, Dhanbad, PO & PS – Dhanbad, District – Dhanbad, Jharkhand. … … Respondents --- CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Sanddip Barnwal, Advocate For the Respondents : Mr. Prashant Kr. Rai, Advocate --- 02/22nd July, 2026 1. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for correction of online entry in the Khatiyan and issue correct rent receipt in the name of the son of the petitioner after receiving the rent. 2. Considering the nature of the prayer made by the petitioner, the petitioner should approach the Circle Officer, Dhanbad at the first instance for redressal of her grievance. 3. If the petitioner approaches the Circle Officer, Dhanbad within a period of four weeks along with all the documents by filing a representation, the same will be considered and an appropriate order shall be passed after hearing all the parties concerned within a period of twelve weeks thereafter. 4. The Circle Officer will take a decision and communicate the same to the petitioner. (2026:JHHC:21666) 2 5. If it is held that the Khatyan needs to be corrected, the Circle Officer will pass an appropriate order and act upon it. 6. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) Aditi Dated: 22.07.2026 Uploaded on 23.07.2026