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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
M.S. RAMACHANDRA RAO, C.J., RAJESH SHANKAR
Kailash Prasad, S/o. Ram Vilas Ram – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. investigation claim regarding pmay-g scheme. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. insufficient evidence for the claims. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 3. court's criteria for pil legitimacy. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. dismissal of the pil. (Para 17) |
JUDGMENT :
Rajesh Shankar, J.
The present writ petition in the nature of Public Interest Litigation has been preferred for directing the respondent no. 5 to investigate the fraudulent payment made under “Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Gramin” (PMAY-G) Scheme in Borio Block, District-Sahebganj.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is a social activist and he has no personal interest, either directly or, indirectly, and the issue raised by him is of public interest. The petitioner is an elected representative holding post of "Up-Pramukh", Borio Block and he has raised the present issue relating to the persons belonging to “Paharia” Tribes, who are living in thatched houses and the money withdrawn in their name has been misappropriated.
3. It is further submitted that the petitioner had filed several representations to the respondent authorities regarding blatant illegality being committed in allotment of fu
Public Interest Litigations require substantial evidence to establish public interest and must not arise from private motives or vague allegations.
Public Interest Litigations require substantial evidence to support claims; vague allegations do not suffice for judicial consideration.
The court mandated that authorities consider petitioners for benefits under the PMAY-G Scheme in the next phase, emphasizing adherence to eligibility criteria and rectification of administrative erro....
The court has the authority to direct the concerned authority to take action in cases of alleged misappropriation of Government funds.
Eligibility determination under PMAY-G must adhere to prescribed guidelines; reopening inquiries based on private complaints without due process undermines applicant rights and the legitimacy of the ....
Public Interest Litigations must demonstrate genuine public interest, and allegations must be substantiated with relevant evidence; vague and unsupported claims cannot warrant judicial intervention.
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