WRIC/36496/2026 of LALJI NISHAD Vs STATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS on 20 September 2026

HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD WRIT - C No. - 36496 of 2026 Court No. - 1 HON'BLE AJIT KUMAR, J. HON'BLE GARIMA PRASHAD, J. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned Standing Counsel. By means of this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, petitioner has prayed for following reliefs as substantial reliefs: "i) To issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding and directing to respondents authorities to decide the representation dated 09.07.2026 moved by petitioner with specific and reasoned order.

ii) To issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding and directing the respondents authorities to grant the license for Ferry of water boat of fixed area at "Tons River" situated at City Mau District Mau." Learned counsel for the local body concerned submits that the District Magistrate is the competent authority in the matter and hence he may be directed by this Court to decide the representation of the petitioner for the grant Ferry license. In view of the above, this petition stands disposed of with a direction that respondent no. 2 shall consider the grievance of the petitioner raised in his representation and decide the same within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. September 21, 2026 IrfanUddin Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Kailash Singh Yadav, Sajjan Kumar Yadav Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C., Dharmaveer Singh (Garima Prashad,J.) (Ajit Kumar,J.) Lalji Nishad .....Petitioner(s) State Of U.P. And 5 Others .....Respondent(s) Digitally signed by :- IRFAN UDDIN SIDDIKI High Court of Judicature at Allahabad