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Agriculture
Jharkhand HC orders Food Corp to return Rs 25 lakh to 400 farmers by Nov 6
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state food corporation to refund Rs 25 lakh deposited by about 400 farmers in Baharagora, with a deadline of 6 November.
The Jharkhand High Court took a firm stance in a case concerning the return of deposited capital belonging to roughly 400 farmers in Baharagora. The farmers had collectively placed Rs 24.64 lakh with the state food corporation, a sum that remained unrecovered for an extended period.
In its ruling, the court ordered the food corporation to deposit the full amount of Rs 25 lakh back to the farmers no later than 6 November. The directive underscores the court's commitment to safeguarding the financial interests of agricultural stakeholders and ensuring timely redressal of grievances.
Legal experts note that the judgment may set a precedent for similar disputes across the state, prompting corporations to adhere strictly to timelines when handling farmers' funds. The decision also highlights the judiciary's role in addressing agrarian financial issues that affect livelihoods in rural Jharkhand.
In its ruling, the court ordered the food corporation to deposit the full amount of Rs 25 lakh back to the farmers no later than 6 November. The directive underscores the court's commitment to safeguarding the financial interests of agricultural stakeholders and ensuring timely redressal of grievances.
Legal experts note that the judgment may set a precedent for similar disputes across the state, prompting corporations to adhere strictly to timelines when handling farmers' funds. The decision also highlights the judiciary's role in addressing agrarian financial issues that affect livelihoods in rural Jharkhand.