( 2026:JHHC:25614 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(C). No. 6575 of 2026 Uttam Kumar Bose, aged about 65 years, son of late Rajendra Nath Bose, r/o Ankita Tent House, Mohalla Hearnganj, Ward No. 11, PO -College More, PS - Korra and District - Hazaribagh. … … Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Department of Revenue, Registration & Land Reforms, having office at Project Bhawan, P.O. & P.S. - Dhurwa, District Ranchi. 2. The Deputy Commissioner, Hazaribagh, PO - Hazaribagh, PS -Sadar, District - Hazaribagh. 3. The Khas Mahal Officer, Hazaribagh, PO - Hazaribagh, PS - Sadar, District - Hazaribagh. … … Respondents --- CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Chanchal Jain, Advocate : Mr. Abhijeet Indra Guru, Advocate : Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Advocate For the Respondents : Mr. Nawal Kishor Pandey, AC to SC(L&C)-I --- 04/25th August, 2026 1. In this writ petition, the petitioner only prays that his application may be considered by the Deputy Commissioner, Hazaribagh. 2. It is case of the petitioner that the land in question, is a Khas Mahal Land and being leased out to one Dublin University Mission Trust Association, Hazaribagh. 3. It is the case that the Dublin University Mission Trust Association, Hazaribagh, as per the deed, has sub-leased part of the area to the petitioner where the petitioner is in occupation.

4. It is his contention that he is in occupation of the same where his fore-fathers were used to be. He further submits that the lease has expired but since the Dublin University Mission Trust Association, Hazaribagh has winded-up their activity, he prayed before the Deputy Commissioner to execute a fresh Khas Mahal Lease as per 1 ( 2026:JHHC:25614 ) the correct terms and conditions in favour of the petitioner. It is his contention that the application filed by the petitioner in this respect, is still pending. He only submits that let his application be considered and disposed of in accordance with law and as per the circulars and law prevalent in relation of Khas Mahal Land. 5. Considering his submissions, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State submits that application of the petitioner will be considered strictly as per law and he will be informed about the decision. 6. In view of the submissions, I direct the petitioner to produce a copy of this order before the Deputy Commissioner, Hazaribagh who will consider the application of the petitioner and take a decision on his application strictly as per laws, circulars and office orders prevalent in respect of Khas Mahal Land and communicate the same to the petitioner. 7. It is expected that the decision should be taken within a period of twelve weeks from the date of the receipt of the copy of this order.

8. It will be open to the Deputy Commissioner, Hazaribagh to seek clarification from the petitioner on any point if he wishes so, for deciding the matter promptly. 9. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) Aditi Dated: 25.08.2026 2