WRIC/17833/2026 of KANTA Vs STATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS on 5 May 2026

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Standing Counsel for the State and perused the record.

2. The instant writ petition has been filed for the following relief: "issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus, commanding and directing the respondent no.2/Additional Officer, Second, Sadar, District Azamgarh to decide the Case No.10509 of 2022, Computerized Case No. T202215060110509 (Kanta Versus Harkhu and Others) U/s 144 of U.P. Revenue Code, 2006, pending before him, within specific period as fixed by this Hon'ble Court."

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the aforesaid case under Section 144 of U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 is pending since 2022. It is further contended that several dates have been fixed but the same has not been decided yet. He prayed that the same may be decided, expeditiously.

4. No useful purpose would be served in keeping this petition pending.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Babhru Vahan Singh Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C., Rameshwar Prasad Shukla Kanta .....Petitioner(s) State Of U.P. And 3 Others .....Respondent(s)

expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition stands disposed of finally with a direction to respondent No. 2 to consider and decide the aforementioned case, in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably within a period of eighteen months from the date of production of a certified copy of this order after ensuring service upon all the opposite parties and giving opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned as well as opportunity to lead evidence in support of their case and without granting unnecessary adjournments to either of the parties provided that there is no other legal impediment.

May 6, 2026 Ved Prakash WRIC No. 17833 of 2026 2 (Manish Kumar Nigam,J.) Digitally signed by :- VED PRAKASH SHARMA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad