IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND, RANCHI ----

Ashok Kumar Singh, son of Late Sitaram Singh, resident of village – Gajure, PO – Dhabatham, PS – Chandwara, District -

Koderma .... Petitioner -- Versus --

1. The State of Jharkhand

2. Deputy Commissioner, Koderma, PO, PS and District –

Koderma

3. Additional Collector, Koderma, PO, PS and District – Koderma

4. Circle Officer, Chandwara, PO, PS and District – Koderma

5. Mrs. Dhan Laxmi Store works through its Proprietor – Vishnu Kumar Khatore, son of Pyare Lal Khatore, resident of Taratand, Ward No.V, PO and PS – Jhumri Telaiya, District – Koderma .... Respondents ----

CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR DWIVEDI ---

For the Petitioner :- Mr. Kundan Kr. Ambastha, Advocate :- Mr. Ravi Kumar, Advocate :- Mr. Anurag Chandra, Advocate For the State :- Mrs. Shalini Sahdeo, Advocate For Respondent No.5 :- Mr. Vishal Kr. Tiwari, Advocate ----

29/07.04.2026 Heard Mr. Kundan Kr. Ambastha, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mrs. Shalini Sahdeo, learned counsel appearing for the State and Mr. Vishal Kr. Tiwari, learned counsel appearing for the respondent No.5.

2. This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for