Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 14 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd. (Unit‑Ranchi Dairy) represented by Tala Marandi, Chief Executive, and Ajay Lakra.
- Respondents: State of Jharkhand, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) represented by Municipal Commissioner, Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Enforcement Wing), and Ranchi Regional Development Authority.
- RMC issued notice (Memo No. 147/ENF dated 08‑09‑2026) demanding submission of ownership, construction, and No‑Objection documents for the milk booth within three days, threatening removal.
- Petitioner No.2 (Ajay Lakra) submitted a detailed reply on 10‑09‑2026 (Annexure‑4) and a second reply on 13‑09‑2026 (Annexure‑6).
- Despite receipt of replies, RMC issued a second notice (Memo No. 159/ENF dated 26‑09‑2026) again directing removal of the milk booth within three days, without any order from the competent authority.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed Respondent No.3 (Municipal Commissioner) to take up the matter, issue proper notice to the petitioners, consider the submitted replies, and render an informed decision in accordance with law within two months from receipt of this order.
- Until such an order is passed, no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioners for removal of the milk booth.
- The pending interlocutory application, if any, is disposed of.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Municipal Regulation, Dairy Business