IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.12074 of 2026 ====================================================== M/S Jawahar Agricultural Works, Tenduni, P.S.-Bikramganj, District -Rohtas a proprietorship firm through is Proprietor Jawahar Sharma aged about 74 years- Male, son of Ramjee Sharma, Resident of village Bradhi Gola, Raipur Road, Akhori Gola, P.S.-Akhori Gola, District- Rohtas (Bihar). ... ... Petitioner/s Versus 1. That State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2. The Chairman, State Level Committee for Wood-Based Industries, Bihar, Patna. 3. The Licensing Officer-Cum- Divisional Forest Officer, Rohtas Forest Division, Sasaram (Bihar). 4. The Ranger, Bikramganj, P.S.-Bikramganj, District- Rohtas (Bihar). 5. The Forester, Bikramganj, P.S.-Bikramganj, District- Rohtas (Bihar). ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Vinay Mistry, Advocate. For the Respondent/s : Mr. Standing Counsel (23) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A. ABHISHEK REDDY ORAL ORDER 2 13-08-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2. The present writ petition has been filed for the following relief(s):- “…..for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the Respondent No.3 to dispose of the representation dated 04.12.2025 and 17.07.2026 (Annexure-P-5) filed by the petitioner for not interference with the operation of saw mill over newly place appertaining to Khata No.526, Khesra No. 606, Thana No. 500, admeasuring an Patna High Court CWJC No.12074 of 2026(2) dt.13-08-2026 2/3 area 8 Katha situated at Mauza-Tenduni, P.S.-Bikramganj, District Rohtas as the license has been renewed upto 31.12.2026 and the saw mill has been running over the newly place in terms of of the decision of SLC dated 27.05.2020 in the facts and circumstances of this case.” 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 petitioner submits that the petitioner has given a representation dated 04.12.2025 (Annexure-P/5) to the Licensing Officer-cum- Divisional Forest Officer, Rohtas Forest Division, Sasaram, Bihar i.e. Respondent No. 3 herein 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 Respondent No. 3 submits that he has no objection if a direction is given to the Respondent No. 3 to dispose of the representation made by the petitioner strictly in accordance with law. 6. Having regard to the above made submissions, the present writ petition is disposed of directing the Licensing Officer-cum-Divisional Forest Officer, Rohtas Forest Division, Patna High Court CWJC No.12074 of 2026(2) dt.13-08-2026 3/3 Sasaram, Bihar i.e. Respondent No. 3 herein to consider the representation dated 04.12.2025 (Annexure-P/5) and pass a reasoned order. 7. It is needless to mention that before passing any orders, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity of hearing. The entire exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of 4 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. shakir/- (A. Abhishek Reddy, J) U