Vimla Devi Writ for Crossing 14C Dismissed

Authority: Uttarakhand High Court

Order Date: 28.07.2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner – Vimla Devi; Respondents – Union of India and others (including the Railway authority).
• Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (WPMS/2956/2019) filed before Hon'ble Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari, seeking two reliefs:

1. A mandamus directing Respondent No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 to open Railway Crossing No. 14C situated between the Kashipur‑Lalkaun Railway Track, based on the District Magistrate, Udham Singh Nagar’s recommendation dated 09‑02‑2017 and a report from the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, in the public interest.

2. A certiorari to quash the letter dated 09‑12‑2016 issued by Respondent No. 2, which declined the District Magistrate’s recommendation for opening the crossing.

• Counsel: For the petitioner – Mr. Bhavya Pratap Singh (advocate), Mr. Sanpreet Singh Ajmani (advocate), and Mr. Devesh Ghildiyal (brief holder for the State). For the Union of India – Mr. Piyush Tiwari (standing counsel).
• Observations: The learned counsel for the Union of India, Mr. Piyush Tiwari, argued that any grievance should be addressed to the competent authority rather than through a writ petition.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition is disposed of. The petitioner is granted liberty to make a representation to Respondent No. 2 within one week from the date of the order.
• Upon receipt of such representation, the court will take a decision within four months, as mandated by law.

Topics: Railway Infrastructure, Public Interest Litigation