Jharkhand High Court’s final warning to the government, if negligence becomes costly then the Secretary will have to pay ₹ 10,000 from his pocket.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Jharkhand High Court has formed in the state in the last 10 years Bridge Collapse Has adopted a tough stance while hearing the cases. Chief Justice M.S. The division bench of Justice Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar expressed deep displeasure over the working style of the Rural Development Department. The court has made it clear that if the reply is not filed till the next hearing, the secretary of the department will have to pay the fine from his own pocket.

Preparation for ‘super fix’ on bridge collapse incidents?

A public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Pankaj Kumar Yadav has sought an investigation into several bridge collapse incidents in the state during the last decade.

Court’s rebuke: The court said that despite orders being given on 27 November 2025 and 9 January 2026, the government has not yet filed the affidavit.

The blame will fall on the secretary: The court gave the last chance to the Secretary of the Rural Development Department and said that if 24 February 2026 If no reply is received then on them Individual fine of ₹10,000 Will be imposed.

Payment will not be made from government treasury: The secretary will have to pay this fine to the petitioner from his salary or personal funds, the state government will not bear its burden.

Questions on corruption and poor construction

The petition alleged that bridges built at a cost of crores in the state collapsed before or shortly after inauguration. This is not only a waste of public money but also a threat to security.

Accountability will be fixed: The court has indicated that it wants strict action against the culprits and an impartial inquiry into the quality of construction.

Deadline fixed: Now the state government has only time till February 24 to clarify its position.

Next hearing: Next important hearing of the case 18 March 2026 Has been decided.