Patna High Court
Raman RanjanversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISPOSED
- Bench
- RAJIV ROY
Holding
The writ petition is disposed, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate respondents for relief.
Summary
The petitioner, Raman Ranjan, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to correct Khata No. 417 for Plot 986, protect his possession of the disputed land, and cancel a deed of exchange dated 05‑04‑1988. He alleged that the land record incorrectly listed the State of Bihar as owner and that the executants were not complying with the deed. The court heard arguments and noted that the petitioner’s counsel intended to file fresh petitions before the Additional Collector and Circle Officer. The State counsel warned that such petitions would be taken to their logical conclusion. The court granted the petitioner liberty to approach the concerned authorities within four weeks and disposed of the writ petition without granting the reliefs, directing the petitioner to seek redress through the appropriate administrative channels.
Issues considered
- Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued to compel correction of a Khata (land record) in favour of the petitioner
- Whether the court can direct the cancellation of a deed of exchange dated 05‑04‑1988
- Whether the petitioner must first approach the administrative authorities (Additional Collector, Circle Officer) before seeking judicial relief
Subjects
- land record correction
- Khata
- writ of mandamus
- deed of exchange
- possession
- civil writ jurisdiction
- Bihar land law
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.20824 of 2025
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Raman Ranjan Son of Late Anil Prasad Roy, Resident of Village- Karsani,
P.O.-Kathoun P.S. -Rajoun, District- Banka.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar through the Collector, Banka, District- Banka.
2. The Collector, Banka, District- Banka.
3. The Sub Registrar, Sub Registry Office, Banka, District- Banka.
4. The Additional Collector, Banka, District- Banka.
5. The Anchal Adhikari, Rajoun, P.S. Rajoun, District-Banka.
6. The Station House Officer, Police Station Rajoun, District-Banka.
7. Mohal Lal Bhagat, son of Lata Taro Bhaghat. resident of village Karsani,
P.O.-Kathoun, P.S.- Rajoun, District- Banka.
8. Viveka Nand Bhagat, son of Mohan Bhagat, resident of village Karsani,
P.O.-Kathoun, P.S.- Rajoun, District- Banka.
9. Putul Devi, wife of Vivekanand Bhagat, resident of village Karsani, P.O.-
Kathoun, P.S.- Rajoun, District- Banka.
... ... Respondent/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Mritunjay Prasad Singh, Advocate
For the Respondent/s : Mr.Standing Counsel (22)
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV ROY
ORAL ORDER
2 08-01-2026 Heard the parties.
2. The present petition has been preferred for the
following relief/s:
(i) for issuance of writ of Mandamus
commanding the respondent authorities to
correct the Khata of Khata No. 417, Plot No.
986, situated in Mauza-Bhawanipur Subhka,
Thana No.-400, P.S. & Anchal- Rajoun,
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District- Banka in the name of petitioner
after deleting the name of Gair Mazaruai
Bihar Sarkar;
(ii) for issuance of direction to the
respondent no. 05 and 06 to protect the
possession of the petitioner from the land
under dispute aforementioned;
(iii) for issuance of appropriate direction to
the respondent authorities particularly
respondent no. 03 (Sub Registrar, Sub
Registry office Banka) to cancelled the Deed
of Exchange dated 05.04.1988, because
executants Mohan Lal is not obeying the
same and both the executants will go on
their own lands;
(iv) for issuance of such other appropriate
writ/order/direction for the end of Justice.
3. After some argument, learned counsel for the
petitioner submits that he shall be approaching the respondent
no.4, 5 namely Additional Collector, Banka/Circle Officer,
Rajoun, Banka respectively by filing fresh petition alongwith all
the supporting Annexues.
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4. Learned State counsel submits that if such petition
is/are filed, the same will be taken to its logical conclusion.
5. Granting said liberty and directing the petitioner to
approach the concerned respondent in next four weeks who
shall be taking up the matter and after hearing the parties, will
be disposing of with reasoned order, the writ petition is disposed
of.
(Rajiv Roy, J)
Ravi/-
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