2026:UHC:2510-DB HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE SRI MANOJ KUMAR GUPTA, C.J. AND HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE SUBHASH UPADHYAY, J. 8th April, 2026 Writ Petition (PIL) No. 46 of 2026 Gopal Singh ------------Petitioner Versus State of Uttarakhand and others ----------Respondents ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Presence:- Mr. Kishor Rai and Mr. Kanti Ram, learned counsel for the petitioner. Mr. Amrendra Pratap Singh, learned Additional Advocate General, assisted by Mr. B.S.Parihar, learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State. JUDGMENT: (per Manoj Kumar Gupta, C.J.) 1. The present petition filed ostensibly in public interest seeks a mandamus to the respondent- authorities to conduct a fair, impartial and independent inquiry in the alleged misuse of public funds in Village Khati, Post Gangro, Tehsil Kalsi, District Dehradun, Uttarakhand by the Village Pradhan (respondent no. 5 herein). 2. Under Section 95 (1) (g) of U.P. Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, a complete procedure is prescribed for holding inquiry in such matters. Under the Act, Rules 1 2026:UHC:2510-DB have also been framed laying down the procedure for holding such inquiry. 3. In view of availability of the said efficacious remedy, we decline to examine the issues raised through the PIL. It is left open to the petitioner to avail the said remedy, if so advised. 4. The writ petition (PIL) stands disposed of. 2 5. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of. (MANOJ KUMAR GUPTA, C.J.) s (SUBHASH UPADHYAY, J.) Dated: 08.04.2026 Kaushal 2