Writ not maintainable if alternative remedy of appeal filing not availed: Patna HC

Narayani Industry Vs State of Bihar (Patna High Court) The esteemed Patna High Court, in the case of M/s. Narayani Industry v. State of Bihar [Civil Writ Jurisdiction No. 11333 of 2023 dated August 11, 2023], ruled that in instances where a statute prescribes a definite timeframe for the condonation of delay, the Appellate Authority under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution does not possess the authority to extend this stipulated period. Facts: An Inspection was conducted on the Premises of M/s. Narayani Industry (“the Petitioner”) basis such inspection the Revenue Department (“the Re...