Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Jharkhand High Court Warns Officials Over Hazaribagh Traffic Issues
The Jharkhand High Court is very concerned about the traffic problems in Hazaribagh.
A man named Achyut Swaroop Mishra filed a complaint saying that parking spaces are being taken over, CCTV cameras aren't working, and the court's earlier orders weren't followed.
The court agreed and warned the officials that if they don't fix these issues, they could be in trouble.
The court told the police chief, the deputy commissioner, and the city commissioner to meet and report back on what they're doing to solve the problems.
They have to file official reports by February 3, and if the man who complained wants to say anything about their reports, he can do so by February 10.
The next court hearing is on February 16.
Jharkhand High Court warns officials of contempt over non-compliance with orders on Hazaribagh traffic issues.
PIL filed by Achyut Swaroop Mishra highlights encroachments, non-functional CCTV cameras, and traffic congestion.
Court directs senior officials to hold a joint meeting and file detailed affidavits by February 3.
Petitioner can file a rejoinder by February 10, with the next hearing scheduled for February 16.
Court expresses dissatisfaction with previous compliance efforts, noting only cosmetic progress.
- Who
- Jharkhand High Court, Achyut Swaroop Mishra, Hazaribagh officials
- What
- Hearing on PIL regarding traffic and encroachment issues in Hazaribagh
- When
- Next hearing on February 16, affidavits due by February 3, rejoinder by February 10
- Where
- Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
- Why
- To address encroachments, non-functional CCTV cameras, and traffic congestion
- Court
- Jharkhand High Court
- Petitioner
- Achyut Swaroop Mishra
- District
- Hazaribagh
- Issues
- Encroachments, non-functional CCTV cameras, traffic congestion
- Next Hearing
- February 16
- Officials Directed
- Superintendent of Police, Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner of Hazaribagh Municipal Corporation
- Deadline for Affidavits
- February 3
- Deadline for Rejoinder
- February 10