IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.22268 of 2011 Rajiullah Khan Son Of Nayamuttullah Khan Resident Of Kopa, P.S. - Kopa, Distt.- Saran Versus 1. The State Of Bihar 2. Dy . Development Commissioner, Saran 3. The Sub Divisional Officer, Jalalpur, Saran 4. The Director, Accounts Administration And Self Employment District Rural Development Authority, Saran At Chapra 5. Ranjeet Ram, Panchayat Secretary, Jalapur , Saran At Present Posted As Panchayat Secretary, Sonepur, Saran ---------------------------------- 2 22.12.2011. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents. The petitioner prays for quashing Memo no. 1417 dated 24.2011, issued by the Director, Accounts, Administration and Self Employment, DRDA, Saran at Chapra directing the petitioner to refund the value of 146 quintals of rice at the APL rate. In para 4 of the writ petition, the petitioner has stated that he lifted only 220 quintals rice which he distributed against issuance of permits. He submits that one Ranjit Ram, the then Panchayat Secretary by forging his signature lifted 146 quintals rice under the SGR Yojana. Counsel for the State submits that submission of the petitioner is subject to verification and an explanation from respondent no.5. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I remit the matter to respondent no.4. The petitioner must file his representation before respondent no.4 within six weeks from today. Respondent no.4 would dispose of the same within 2 further three months after giving due opportunity of hearing to respondent no.5 and the petitioner. Respondent no.4 may send notice to respondent no.5 through Dasti Summan to facilitate early hearing. In the meantime, no coercive steps would be taken against the petitioner pursuant to the impugned order. The writ petition stands disposed of. Shashi. (Samarendra Pratap Singh, J.)