PATNA, India, Nov. 24 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Nov. 3:
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. Following reliefs are sought for in the present writ petition:
"That the present Public Interest Litigation petition is for issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction. particularly a writ in the nature of Mandamus, directing the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to protect, preserve and restore public land, specifically the land classified as "Girmajarua" and recorded in the Khatiyan as "Dev Sthan" (place of worship), which has been illegally encroached upon by private respondents who have constructed residential structures over it, thereby violating public rights and the sanctity of the land reserved for religious /community purposes. And/or pass such other order(s), direction/(s) as your lordships may deem fit and proper."
3. From the records, it appears that the respondents have already addressed the grievance of the petitioner vide order dated 09.03.2018 (Annexure-P3). On an appeal preferred by the petitioner, the First Appellate Authority, by order dated 22.06.2018 (Annexure-P4), has also taken action against the erring Circle Officer (Respondent No. 5) with respect to the grievance raised by the petitioner.
4. The Circle Officer is directed to pass a final order in Encroachment Case No. 05/2017-18, after following due process of law, at the earliest.
5. With the aforesaid observation, the present writ petition stands disposed of.
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