1 2026:CGHC:15941 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 974 of 2026 1 - Laxman Sahu S/o Khorbahara Sahu, Aged About 48 Years, R/o Village Nimora, P.S. Dharshiva, Civil And Revenue District Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ... Petitioner versus 1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary Jail Department, Mantralaya, Mahanadi Bhawan, Naya Raipur, Atal Nagar Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 2 - Jail Superintendent Central Jail Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 3 - Collector Raipur, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr. Tapan Kumar Chandra, Advocate For State/ Respondent : Mr. Sumit Singh, Dy.A.G. Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal Order on Board 08/04/2026 1. By this petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, the petitioner is not challenging any particular order but seeks a direction to direct the respondent No. 3 to decide his pending application within a stipulated time. 2. The Collector, Raipur (CG), is directed to decide the application dated 23.02.2026 (Annexure-P/6) filed by the petitioner for his release on parole for treatment of his cancer within 3 weeks from today. SOURABH PATEL Digitally signed by SOURABH PATEL Date: 2026.04.08 15:29:47 +0530 2 3. With the above direction, this petition stands finally dispose off at the admission stage itself. 4. Registry is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the Collector, Raipur (C.G.) for necessary information and compliance forthwith. Sd/- (Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal) Judge Sourabh P.