Patna High Court

Parash Nath SinghversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 6 April 2026
Disposal: DISPOSED
Bench: AJIT KUMAR

Holding

The Court disposed of the writ petition, directing the petitioners to approach the District Magistrate to have the pending encroachment proceeding concluded under the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956.

Summary

The petitioners, a large group of landowners, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials seeking the removal of alleged encroachments on plots recorded as Anaband Sarv Sadharan land in Khata No. 147. They invoked the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956, requesting a mandamus directing the Sub‑Divisional Officer to vacate, demolish and restore possession of the encroached land, and cited a prior High Court order (CWJC No 9692 of 2015). The State contended that notices under Section 3 of the Act had already been issued and that the administrative proceedings should be allowed to run to completion with a fixed timeline. The Court examined the submissions and held that the appropriate remedy was for the petitioners to file a representation before the District Magistrate, who can direct the concerned authority to conclude the encroachment proceeding in accordance with the Act and revenue records. Accordingly, the writ petition was disposed of without granting the specific mandamus reliefs.

Issues considered

Whether the High Court can issue a writ of mandamus directing immediate removal of encroachment when administrative proceedings under the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act are already underway.
Whether the petitioners should be directed to approach the District Magistrate to have the pending encroachment case concluded under the statutory procedure.

Legislation cited

Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956 — s. 3

Subjects

encroachment
public land
mandamus
writ jurisdiction
Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act
administrative law
land revenue

Judgment

         IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                    Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.3065 of 2025
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     Parash Nath Singh Son of Moti Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur Kurai,
     P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).

                                                               ... ... Petitioner/s
                                        Versus
1.   The State of Bihar through District Magistrate Kaimur (Bhabua).
2.   The Sub-Divisional Officer, Mohania, District- Kaimur at Bhabua.
3.   The Anchal Adhikari, Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
4.   Aliyar Ram Son of Late Kharpat Ram, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
     Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
5.   Ramu Ram son of Shree Natha Ram, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur Kurai,
     P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
6.   Kamta Singh Son of Late Mohan Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
     Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
7.   Vijay Singh Son of Late Naresha Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
     Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
8.   Sudarshan Singh Son of Sahadeo Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
     Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
9.   Lalita Yadav Son of Banshy Yadav, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur Kurai,
     P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
10. Pramod Singh Yadav Son of Late Bihari Singh, Resident of Village-
    Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
11. Ram Lal Singh Son of Basudeo Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
    Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
12. Komal Singh son of Jodhan Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur Kurai,
    P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
13. Raj Kumar Singh Yadav Son of Late Dudha Natha Yadav, Resident of
    Village- Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
14. Shankar Ji Mandir father name not known, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
    Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
15. Ram Nand Singh Son of Late Shiv Rati Singh, Resident of Village-
    Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
16. Johary Singh Son of Late Shiv Rati Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
    Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
17. Ram Chandra Yadav Son of Mishry Yadav, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
    Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
18. Shiv Murat Singh Son of Late Basudeo Singh, Resident of Village-
    Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
19. Sachida Nand Singh Son of Late Madan Singh, Resident of Village-
    Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
20. Munna Singh Yadav Son of Late Ramadhar Singh, Resident of Village-
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        Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  21. Baleshwar Singh Son of Late Ramdhari Singh, Resident of Village-
      Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  22. Sanwar Hazam son of Late Tenu Mulla Hazam, Resident of Village-
      Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  23. Raju Hussain Son of Late Munywar Hussain, Resident of Village-
      Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  24. Sanjay Yadav Son of Late Mahadeo Yadav, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
      Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  25. Bablu Yadav Son of Late Mushi Yadav, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
      Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  26. Parash Natha Singh Son of Late Moty Singh, Resident of Village-
      Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  27. Rama Kant Yadav Son of Late Bansh Ropan Singh, Resident of Village-
      Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  28. Rama Kant Singh Son of Late Bansh Ropan Singh, Resident of Village-
      Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  29. Paramhansh Yadav son of Late Moti Yadav, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
      Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  30. Pradeep Singh son of Late Mahendra Singh, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
      Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  31. Ramakant Yadav Son of Late Bansh Ropan Yadav, Resident of Village-
      Daniyalpur Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).
  32. Dinesh Yadav son of Rama Kant Yadav, Resident of Village- Daniyalpur
      Kurai, P.S.- Mohania, District- Kaimur (Bhabua).

                                                 ... ... Respondent/s
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       Appearance :
       For the Petitioner/s     :       Mr.Satish Kumar Singh
       For the Respondent/s     :       Mr.Standing Counsel (22)
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       CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR
       ORAL JUDGMENT
         Date : 06-04-2026


                    Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State.

                    2 This writ petition has been filed seeking the following

       reliefs:

                        “i. For a direction to Respondent No 3
               for removal of encroachment on Khata No 147,
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               Plots No 679, 681, 591, 614 and 641 recorded as
               Anaband Sarv Sadharan land in Khatiyan and
               its nature is Rasta, Gali, Chavar, Rasta, Garhi
               (Jalkar) on which Encroachment Case No 27 of
               2022-23 has been initiated by Respondent No 3
               who found that these plots have been
               encroached by the Respondents (Private
               Respondents).

                         ii. For issuance of writ or writs in the
               nature of Mandamus directing Respondent No 3
               for vacating the Jalkar (Garhi) in accordance
               with the direction of Hon’ble High Court dated
               21.07.223 passed in CWJC No 9692 of 2015
               (Annexure IV).

                       iii. For issuance of writ directing
               Respondent No 3 for demolishing and delivering
               the possession in favour of Anabad Sarv
               Sadharan Land.

                          iv. To grant such other relief to which
               the petitioner is found entitled to in the facts and
               circumstances of the case.”

                    3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that on the

       application filed by this petitioner, necessary proceeding under

       Encroachment Case No 27 of 2022-2023 has been initiated and

       notices have been issued under Section 3 of the Bihar Public Land

       Encroachment Act, 1956 (for brevity, the Act).

                    4 On the other hand, learned counsel for the State

       submits that since the proceeding under the Act has already been

       initiated by issuing notices under Section 3 of the Act, the

       authorities may be directed to conclude the same by fixing a time

       line.
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                                 5 Considering the submission of the parties, this Court

                    finds it appropriate to direct the petitioner to file representation

                    before the District Magistrate, Kaimur (Bhabua) who would

                    appropriately instruct the concerned authority to conclude the

                    encroachment proceeding initiated vide Encroachment Case No 27

                    of 2022-2023 in accordance with law and final order shall be

                    passed with regard to encroachment by referring to the revenue

                    records and on finding the land to be under encroachment, then by

                    following the provisions under the Statute, the same shall be made

                    encroachment free within the time allowed under the Statute.

                                 6 Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of.


                                                    (Ajit Kumar, J)
M.E.H./-
AFR/NAFR                      NAFR
CAV DATE                        NA
Uploading Date              09.04.2026
Transmission Date               NA

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