IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.2994 of 2011 Shri Ram Chandra Rai, son of Late Dhanpat Rai, Resident of Village- Rampur, Keshopatti, panchayat Bejhadih, P.S. Muffasil, District- Samastipur ----- Petitioner. Versus 1. The State Of Bihar 2. The Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Samastipur. 3. The Sub divisional Officer, Subdivision, Samastipur. 4. The Block Development Officer, Samastipur. 5. The District Education Officer, District Samastipur. 6. The Block Education Officer, Samastipur. 7. The Headman (Mukhiya), Panchayat- Bejhadih, District Samastipur. 8. The Panchayat Sewak-cum- Panchayat Sachiv- Bethadih, District Samastipur. 9. The Rojgar Sewak, Panchayat Bejhadih, District Samastipur. ---- Respondents. 3 15.09.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned A.C to A.A.G. 2 for the respondents no.1 to 6. The present writ petition, which is in the nature of Public Interest Litigation, has been filed, interalia, for an enquiry with regard to the irregularities and illegalities committed by the Gram Panchayat Bejhadih,P.S.Muffasil, District-Samastipur by the Mukhiya and the Panchayat Sachiv in collusion with the official respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits with reference to the pleadings in the writ petition that, inspite of his best efforts, the authorities concerned are not coming forth with the information under the Right to Information Act. After hearing the parties, this Court does not feel that the present writ petition raises any issues regarding public importance which warrant any interference, at present, by this Court. The petitioner has remedy under the common law to approach the authority pointing out any irregularities or illegalities with regard to alleged 2 misuse or otherwise of power/ funds by the elected representative or the local officials in connivance with each other. Further, in view of there being specific provisions under the Right to Information Act, if the concerned Information Officer does not provide the information sought for there are statutory provisions available. This Court would not like to short circuit the same and issue any direction in this regard. It is for the petitioner to approach the statutory forum against non furnishing of any information as sought for by the petitioner from the respondents. In view of the aforesaid, we do not find any merit in the matter and accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed. sudha (S.K.Katriar,J) ( Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J.)