MADHUBANI (BIHAR), June 18 : In an unprecedented move, a Madhubani Court has issued a notice to the Madhubani Collectorate, demanding the payment of Rs 4.17 crores in dues to Kolkata-based Radhe Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd. The notice further stipulates that if the payment is not made within 15 days, the Collectorate’s immovable properties will be auctioned. This directive, following a court order, has sent ripples through the local administration, causing significant consternation among top district officials.
The court’s decision has placed the offices of the District Magistrate (DM), Superintendent of Police (SP), and other key district officials under a cloud of uncertainty, as their premises are now potentially subject to auction. The notice, issued by the “Karyalay Nazarat Vyavahar Nyayalaya, Madhubani” (Office of the Nazir, Civil Court, Madhubani), clearly states the impending auction in relation to “Arbitration Exec. Bad Sankhya-03/2016.”
The legal document, titled “NOTICE,” is addressed to “Samaharta, Madhubani” (Collector, Madhubani). It explicitly informs the Collectorate that in compliance with the order passed in the aforementioned arbitration execution case, they are required to pay the adjudicated amount to M/s Radhe Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, within 15 days. Failure to comply will result in the auction of the Collectorate’s land and buildings, along with a detailed description of the properties to be auctioned.
The list of properties earmarked for potential auction includes significant government assets within Madhubani city:
- Plot No. 2.05.67 (in 10 kathas) including Collectorate building and two-story women’s building.
- Choudhary
- Police Station
- Civil Court
- Road
- Rasta (Path/Way)
The notice bears the signature of the Nazir, Vyavahar Nyayalaya, Madhubani, and is dated June 17, 2015. While the date on the document appears to be from 2015, the ANI report from June 18, 2025, indicates this is a current development, suggesting the legal process has been ongoing or has recently culminated in this crucial order.
This development has created a tense atmosphere within the Madhubani district administration as officials grapple with the potential implications of this unprecedented court order. The situation underscores the judiciary’s firm stance on enforcing financial liabilities, even against government entities, and highlights the challenges faced when long-standing dues come to a head. The coming days will be critical as the Collectorate explores its options to avoid the auction of its core administrative premises.