IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Letters Patent Appeal No.762 of 2025 In Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.9626 of 2025 ======================================================

Raj Kumar Jha, Son of Late Krishnadev Jha, Resident of Village-Phulkahi, P.S.-Raiyam, District-Darbhanga.

... ... Appellant -Versus-

1. The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department, Sinchai Bhawan, Patna.

2. Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Finance, Government of Bihar, Main Secretariat, Patna.

3. Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, Valmiki Nagar, West Champaran (Bihar).

4. Superintending Engineer, Head Works Circle, Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, Valmiki Nagar, West Champaran, Bettiah.

5. Executive Engineer, Head Works Division, Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, Valmiki Nagar, West Champaran, Bettiah.

... ... Respondents ======================================================

Appearance :

For the Appellant/s : Mr. Braj Kishore Singh, Advocate For the Respondent/s : Mr. Anjani Kumar, Additional Advocate General (4)

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CORAM: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE and HONOU