DHANANJAY KUMAR DUBEY Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) IN the matter of construction of over -bridge at railway crossing situated at Namkum, Ranchi, this Public Interest Litigation was entertained as back as on 14.02.2005 and since then several orders were passed including the order dated 04.04.2011 whereby notice of contempt of Court was issued to the Secretary, Road Construction Department, Government of Jharkhand and the State Government straightway asking them to show why they should not be punished for contempt of Court.

(2.) HOWEVER , the learned counsel for the State as well as the learned counsel appearing for the Union of India submitted that the process of completion of bridge is going on.

(3.) WE already noticed that the matter relating to the construction of such public importance project is going on since last four years and several orders have been passed by this Court and the Court even took strong view with sole approach to see the project completed, therefore, we direct the competent authorities of the Union of India to take a decision expeditiously and not in routine manner. We hope that the decision will be taken within 15 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by the concerned officer which may be sent by the Counsel for Union of India.