IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.7573 of 2026 ====================================================== 1. Sadasuhagan Devi W/o Surya Narayan Mukhiya R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, Ward No.- 06, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 2. Ratani Devi, W/o Dular Chand Sah R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, Ward No.- 05, P.S. - Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 3. Rajesh Kamat, S/o Dineshwar Kamat R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, Ward No.- 05, P.S. - Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 4. Ramesh Mukhiya, S/o Bholi Mukhiya R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, Ward No.- 06, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 5. Sunila Devi, W/o Dinesh Ram R/o Vill.- Sarswatipur, Ward No.- 01, P.S. - Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 6. Buliya Devi, W/o Bhagwat Sada R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 7. Kanchan Devi, W/o Suresh Sada R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 8. Shatrudhan Mukhiya, Surya Narayan Mukhiya R/o Vill- Jibachhpur, Ward No.- 06, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist- Suapul. 9. Poona Devi @ Punam Devi, W/o Naresh Paswan R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 10. Parwati Devi, W/o Shatrudhan Mukhiya R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Suapul. 11. Laxmi Kant Mukhiya, S/o Panchu Mukhiya R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Supaul. 12. Malchand Rishidev, S/o Sanik lal Rishidev R/o Vill.- Jibachhpur, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Supaul. 13. Gayatri Devi, W/o Bidyanand Rishidev R/o Vill.- Belaganj, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Supaul. 14. Nageshwar Kamat, S/o Sri Madan Kamat R/o Vill.- Belaganj, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Supaul. 15. Sunita Devi, W/o Sagar Mal Mukhiya R/o Vill.- Belaganj, P.S.- Bhimpur, Dist.- Supaul. ... ... Petitioner/s Versus 1. The State of Bihar Through Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2. The Principal Secretary, Panchayati Raj Department, Bihar, Patna. 3. The Director, Panchayati Raj Directorate, Bihar, Patna. 4. The Commissioner, Koshi Division Saharsha. 5. The District Magistrate, Supaul. 6. The District Panchayati Raj Officer, Supaul. 7. The Sub-Divisional Officer, Supaul. Patna High Court CWJC No.7573 of 2026(2) dt.14-07-2026 2/4 8. The Block Panchayati Raj Officer, Chhatapur, Supaul. 9. The Block Development Officer, Chhatapur, Supaul. 10. The Station House Officer, P.S.- Bhimpur, Supaul. ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Murli Dhar Mishra, Adv. : Mr. Shubhesh Pandey, Adv. For the Respondent/s : Mr. Government Advocate (10) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A. ABHISHEK REDDY ORAL ORDER 2 14-07-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the parties. The present writ petition has been filed for the following relief(s):- “(a) For issuance of an appropriate writ/order/direction, particularly in the nature of a writ of Mandamus, directing and commanding the respondent authorities to forthwith conduct site inspection, physical verification and preparation/maintenance of Measurement Book (M.B.) in respect of the works executed by the petitioners under various government schemes within a fixed time frame; (b) For issuance of an appropriate writ/order/direction directing and commanding the respondents to ensure compliance of Letter No. 18172 dated 21.09.2023 issued by the District Panchayati Raj Officer, Supaul, whereby the concerned authorities were directed to undertake measurement of the works and take consequential action; (c) For issuance of an appropriate writ/order/direction restraining the respondents from taking any coercive, penal or adverse action against the petitioners in connection with Bhimpur P.S. Case No. 75/2023 until completion of site inspection, physical verification, and preparation of Measurement Book (M.B.) and final determination of the actual status of the works executed by the petitioners. Patna High Court CWJC No.7573 of 2026(2) dt.14-07-2026 3/4 (d) For issuance of appropriate any other writ/order/direction to which the petitioners may be found entitled in the facts and circumstances of the case, including a direction upon the respondents to permit the petitioners to complete any remaining work or to deposit/refund any excess amount, if found payable after measurement and verification. (e) For the issuance of any other relief(s) deemed fit and appropriate in the circumstances of the case, to which the Petitioners may be entitled.” 3. Without going into the merits or demerits of the case, the present writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with the consent of both the counsels. 4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners submits that the petitioners have given a representation/ complaint dated 23.03.2026 (Annexure-P/6) to the respondent No. 8 who is the competent authority and it would suffice if a direction is given to the said authority to consider the said representation and pass necessary orders by fixing a time-frame. 5. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents-State submits that he has no objection if a direction is given to the respondent No. 8 to dispose of the representation/ complaint strictly in accordance with law. 6. Having regard to the above made submissions, Patna High Court CWJC No.7573 of 2026(2) dt.14-07-2026 4/4 the present writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent No. 08 to consider the representation/ complaint dated 23.03.2026 (Annexure-P/6) and pass a reasoned order. 7. It is needless to mention that before passing any orders, the petitioners shall be given an opportunity of hearing. The entire exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Any orders passed shall be communicated to the party. 8. With the above direction, the present writ petition stands disposed of. Ayush/- (A. Abhishek Reddy, J) U