IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.491 of 2007 MUNNA RAI Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 4 26.8.2008 In the instant writ petition the petitioner seeks a direction to the respondent authorities to provide police protection to him and his family members who are facing life threats at the hands of respondents second set who had already damaged his house situated in Tauzi No.5477/7725, Plot No.101, 104, 142, 80 and 23, Khata No.48, Mauza Chistipur Singha Diara, Thana No.168, P.S. Sonepur, District Chapra (Saran). Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that Jamabandi Khatiyan was prepared in the year 1935 by the Collector, Saran in favour of his father Late Shyam Lal Bhagat in respect of Plot No.101, 104, 142, 80 and 23, Khata No.48 measuring an area of 55 bighas, Tauzi No.5477/7725. The petitioner claims title and possession over the aforesaid plot of lands. The petitioner had earlier moved this court in Cr.W.J.C.No.333 of 2007 for substantially the same relief as prayed for in this writ petition. This court by order dated 3.5.2007 directed the petitioner to file representation before the Sr.S.P., Patna regarding his apprehension who will examine it and will take remedial steps if already required. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to the order of this court, he has filed representation before the Sr.S.P., Patna but no action has been taken. - 2 - KHAN Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this court is of the view that the petitioner should either pursue his representation which was filed by him before the Sr.S.P., Patna or file fresh representation before higher police officer. It would be further open to the petitioner to pursue any other remedy also available in law. With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. (S.P.Singh,J)