CWJC/8619/2026 of Reema Kumari Vs The State of Bihar on 20 August 2026

ORAL ORDER

20-08-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

2. The present writ petition has been filed for the following relief(s):- “For issuance of an appropriate writ in the nature of MANDAMUS commanding and directing the Respondent Authorities to allow the Petitioner to perform the duties as an elected office bearer on the post of Pramukh, Gogari Panchayat Samiti, Block-Gogari, Khagaria in pursuance of order dated 10.02.2026 passed in SLP (C) .... Diary No(s). 2168 of 2025.

II. For issuance of an appropriate writ in the Patna High Court CWJC No.8619 of 2026(6) dt.20-08-2026

nature of MANDAMUS commanding and directing the Respondent Authorities to convene the fresh special meeting in the light of order dated 10.02.2026 passed in SLP (C) Diary No(s). 2168 of 2025 in accordance with the provisions under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006.

III. For issuance of any other appropriate writ / writs, order/orders, direction/directions for which the writ petitioner would be found entitled under the facts and circumstances of the 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 representations/ complaint dated 06.04.2026 (Annexure-P/8 series) to the Respondent Nos. 3 and 4, the District Magistrate, Khagaria and the District Panchayat Raj Officer, Khagaria, respectively, who are the competent authority and it would suffice if a direction is given to the said authority to consider the said representations and pass necessary orders by fixing a time-frame.

5. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Respondents-State submits that he has no objection if a direction Patna High Court CWJC No.8619 of 2026(6) dt.20-08-2026

is given to the Respondent No. 3 to dispose of the representation/ complaint strictly in accordance with law.

6. Having regard to the above made submissions, the present writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent No. 03 to consider the representation/ complaint dated dated 06.04.2026 (Annexure-P/8 series) 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 three 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.

Bhardwaj/- (A. Abhishek Reddy , J) U