Reshma v. Sub Divisional Officer, Tehsil Patti, Pratapgarh

Court No. - 18 Case :- MATTERS UNDER ARTICLE 227 No. - 6201 of 2023 Petitioner :- Reshma Respondent :- Sub Divisional Officer, Tehsil Patti, Pratapgarh Counsel for Petitioner :- Dev Mani Mishra Counsel for Respondent :- C.S.C. Hon'ble Shree Prakash Singh,J. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Standing Counsel for the State and perused the material placed on record. The instant petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India has been filed with the prayer to direct the opposite party (Sub. Divisional OfÏcer Tehsil-Patti, District-Pratapgarh) to decide the Case No. 03312 of 2020, Computerized Case No. T202002570403312, pending before him, within the stipulated period of time as this court may deem fit. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the matter pertains to the year 2020, but, even after passing of more three years, the proceeding of the case has not been concluded as yet. After arguing at length, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that interest of justice would be sub-served if this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to direct the opposite party to decide the matter within the stipulated period of time as may be fixed by this court. Learned State counsel has no objection. Considering aforesaid innocuous prayer, the opposite party is directed to decide the Case No. 03312 of 2020, within a period of three months, from the date a certified copy of this order is produced before it, in accordance with law,after affording opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned, if there is no legal impediment. The aforesaid order is subject to cooperation of the petitioner. It is further provided that the authority concerned shall not grant any unnecessary adjournment to either of the parties. With the aforesaid observation, the instant petition stands disposed of. Order Date :- 12.12.2023 AKS High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench