Patna HC Refuses to Halt Sikrahana Embankment as Project Backed by Technical Expertise

Pradip Kumar Gupta Vs State of Bihar (Patna High Court) The writ application was filed seeking multiple reliefs concerning the proposed widening of the boundary of the Sikrahana River and construction of a dam and embankment. The petitioners sought issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents not to widen the river boundary or construct the dam. They further prayed for demarcation of land as per the old map and for repair or construction of a permanent flank/boundary of the river instead of widening the boundary and constructing a new dam. The petitioners also requested directions ...