Authority: High Court of Judicature at Patna
Order Date: 08-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Niraj Kumar Singh, resident of Village‑Rahataui, Samastipur, seeks a writ of mandamus directing Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and related officials to allow him to operate a petrol pump as a half‑shareholder under SAP Code No. 352979, Samastipur, based on a partnership agreement dated 15‑05‑2024 with Respondent No. 8 (Sri Kundan Bal Krishnan).
- Respondents: IOCL (through the General Manager‑cum‑State In‑charge, Deputy General Manager Sales, Senior Manager, Executive Director, Divisional Manager, Area Sales Officer), District Magistrate cum Collector, Sub‑Divisioner Magistrate, Supply Officer, Officer‑in‑charge, and Sri Kundan Bal Krishnan; they are alleged to have denied the petitioner’s partnership claim.
- The petitioner alleged that prior to issuance of the petrol‑pump licence, Respondent No. 8 had undertaken to make the petitioner a half‑shareholder, and therefore sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that the appropriate remedy for the petitioner is to approach a civil court by filing a suit, not to seek relief through a writ petition under Article 226.
- Consequently, the writ petition is dismissed, leaving the petitioner free to pursue his claim in a civil suit.
Topics: Petrol Pump Licensing, Writ Petition