IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
Cont. (C) Case No. 435 OF 2007
Dr. Baldeo Yadav Petitioner
Versus
Sri L.N.Bhagat & Ors. Respondents
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CORAM HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
For the Appellant/Petitioner Mr.P.K.Nayak
For the Respondent/Opp.Party JC to Sr.S.C I
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3. 10.9.2008
This is a petition for contempt alleging non-compliance of the order
dated 5.12.2006 passed in W.P (S) No.6974/2006, by which the petitioner had been
granted liberty to file representation before the Registrar, Ranchi University, who, on
receipt of the same, was directed to consider the petitioner’s claim and pass
appropriate orders in accordance with law. It was further ordered that if any amount
was payable to the petitioner, the same be paid to him and in the event of failure to
pay the amount, 10% interest was directed to be paid.
It is now informed that a sum of Rs.2,96,350/- has been deposited in
the account of Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority, as the same was held
payable to the petitioner in the Lok Adalat.
In fact, when a direction was already issued by the Single Bench to
make payment to the petitioner, it is difficult to appreciate as to why the amount has
been deposited in the account of Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority, as it
was the duty of the parties to inform the Member, Lok Adalat, that a court order is
already there to make payment to the petitioner. However, the amount having
already been deposited with the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority, it is
directed that the same be paid to the petitioner after establishing the proof of his
identity.
The petition for contempt accordingly stands disposed of.
(Gyan Sudha Misra.C.J.)
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