Having regard to the factual matrix, the Chhattisgarh division bench was not inclined to entertainthis petition by way of public interest litigation as the petitioners seek to question an order passed way back in the year 1971 by the Collector, Bilaspur.
Chhattisgarh High Court division bench held that no specific Rules have been quoted by the petitioners. It is pleaded that the shop is shifted only to accommodate the interest of respondents.
On a query by the Chhattisgarh High Court as to whether the resolution of the Panchayat is to be approved by the Gram Sabha, Mr. Dubey concedes that there is no requirement of approval of the resolution by the Gram Sabha.
Chhatisgarh High Court heard both the counsels and perused the pleading in this petition. The Court noted that only omnibus allegations have been made by the petitioner that in certain coal mines which are situated at different areas, theft is being committed in connivance with SECL and police
A two-judge Supreme Court bench had adjourned the matter filed by a 70 years old murder convict who has been languishing behind the bars for more than 16 years without remission.
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently dismissed a PIL seeking a declaration that Ambagarh Chowki should be declared a district headquarters instead of Mohla Manpur.