( 2026:JHHC:22228-DB ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(C) No. 5281 of 2026 Parshuram Singh, aged about 39 years, Son of Dharmu Singh, Member Panchayat Samitee, Gram Panchayat - Chingra Parkidih, resident of village Chingra Parkidih, P.O. Jugilong, P.S. Nimdih, District Seraikella-Kharsawan. ... ... Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand. 2. Deputy Commissioner, Seraikella-Kharsawan, P.O. and P.S Seraikella, District Seraikella-Kharsawan. 3. District Panchayat Raj Officer, Seraikella-Kharsawan, P.O. and P.S Seraikella, District Seraikella-Kharsawan. 4. Secretary (Panchayat Samitee) Cum Block Development Officer, Nimdih,P.O. and P.S. Nimdih, District Seraikella-Kharsawan. … ... Respondents ------ CORAM : HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH SHANKAR ------ For the Petitioner : Mr Laxman Kumar, Advocate For the Respondents : Mr Vibhor Mayank, AC to AG ----- 02 /Dated: 28.07.2026 1. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2. We dispose of this petition by granting the petitioner liberty to make a detailed representation to the Deputy Commissioner, Saraikella- Kharsawan (R-2) within fifteen days from today. Upon the petitioner making such representation, we direct the 2nd respondent to dispose of such representation in accordance with law and on its own merits within a period of six weeks thereafter. Within this period of six weeks, the 2nd respondent must communicate his decision to the petitioner. If the petitioner is aggrieved by such decision, it is upon to the petitioner to take such steps, as he may be advised under the law. 3. This petition is disposed of. (M.S. Sonak, C.J.) (Rajesh Shankar, J.) July 28, 2026 Ranjeet / R.Kr. NAFR / uploaded on 29.07.2026