IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CWJC No.5686 of 2011
MD.SAIFULLAH .
Versus
THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS .
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02. 04.04.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and for
the State.
Learned counsel for the petitioner fairly
acknowledges that the petitioner was aware in good time
that Panchayat Election was going to be held afresh in
2011 and were to be notified earlier in that year. But the
petitioner is unable to explain that if he had political
aspirations at the local level why he did not apply for a
caste certificate well in time and applied for the same as
late as on 14.2.2011 barely days before the notification
was issued on 21.1.2011 for holding the election.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
be as it may an enquiry has been held and grant of
necessary caste certificate recommended on 13.3.2011.
The issue and grant of caste certificate is a
matter based on enquiry and reports. The Court is not
persuaded to put its seal of approval of the manner and
haste in which matters appear to have progressed.
If an enquiry has been held, and a report has
been submitted, it is for the executive authorities to decide
what is to be done and Court makes no pronouncement on
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the same.
The Court is satisfied that the petitioner has
alone himself to blame for not being vigilant for the
enforcement of his right and interest.
The application stands disposed.
P.K ( Navin Sinha, J.)