Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj: The ‘Sub-Judice’ Shield and the Death of Dignity

In the village of Saraijeet Rai, Prayagraj, a collapsed roof is at the heart of a five-year battle. This struggle is against a “Parallel Judiciary” run by local police. This is not merely a land dispute. It is a case study in how administrative officers use legal jargon. The situation highlights ongoing Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj. They use the term “Sub-Judice” as a shield. They do this to avoid fulfilling their constitutional duties.

1. The Core Issue: The ‘De Facto’ Stay

The core issue in the case of Tej Bahadur Singh vs Mauaima Police is the unauthorised suspension of civil rights. This issue is exacerbated by administrative apathy in Prayagraj. This suspension affects a citizen unfairly. When the ancestral house on Arazi No. 220 collapsed during the rains, the owner sought to rebuild. Nevertheless, the local police intervened, citing a pending civil suit (No. 3853/2022).

In Indian law, the pendency of a suit does not automatically halt construction. Only a Stay Order or an Injunction from a competent judge can do that. The Lekhpal’s report (22/06/2025) confirms that no such stay exists. Despite this, the police have enforced a “De Facto Stay” for five years. This is a direct overstep of judicial authority.

2. Discrimination and the Violation of Article 14

The principle of “Equality before Law” (Article 14) is ignored in Saraijeet Rai. The police have prevented Tej Bahadur Singh from reconstructing for the past 5 years. Meanwhile, other stakeholders on the same plot have successfully built permanent houses. (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

This “Pick and Choose” policy is the hallmark of administrative bias. The police allow some to build while stopping others on the same recorded land. They are no longer neutral maintainers of law and order. Instead, they have become active participants in a campaign of harassment against a specific family.

3. The Human Cost: Sacraments Under the Open Sky (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

The most harrowing aspect of this delay is, indeed, the violation of Article 21 (Right to Dignity). It also infringes on Article 25 (Freedom of Religion). Over the past five years, the family has suffered the loss of loved ones. Additionally, the police’s refusal to allow the reconstruction of their ancestral home has led to a distressing situation. Hence, sacred funeral rites have been performed under the open sky. Lastly, post-death sacraments have occurred in this manner on four separate occasions.

Forcing a family to conduct solemn religious traditions in the mud and heat is, thus, an affront to human dignity. This unfortunate situation arises because of an illegal construction ban. Hence, it is a failure of the state to protect the spiritual and emotional needs of its citizens.

4. Insubordination: Ignoring the Magistrate

On June 23, 2025, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Phoolpur recognised the injustice. Hence, he issued a clear directive to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Mauaima to take action. Indeed, in a functional democracy, the police are the executive arm of the magistracy. Nevertheless, the SHO chose to ignore this order; instead, he submitted misleading reports to the State Information Commission. This insubordination, thus, reveals a breakdown in the chain of command within the Prayagraj administration, showcasing the growing administrative apathy in Prayagraj.

5. The RTI Battle for Accountability (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

Through RTI Appeals (S-09/A/2249/2025) and a fresh application (SSPPY/R/2026/60014), the appellant, Yogi M.P. Singh, is thus demanding answers that the police have long avoided. Moreover, the focus is now on Section 4(1)(d) of the RTI Act. This section, in particular, mandates that authorities givethe “Reason” for their administrative decisions.

The police must now answer:

• Why was the SDM’s order ignored?
• Why were neighbours allowed to build while the applicant was stopped?
• What law allows the police to prevent funeral rites from having the shelter of a roof?

6. The Path to Justice: Escalation to Human Rights

This matter involves more than just property. Thus, we escalated it to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the UP State Human Rights Commission (UPHRC). The message is clear: we will no longer tolerate administrative apathy under the guise of “sub-judice” excuses.

The hearing on February 11, 2026, will be before the State Information Commission. Thus, it will be a litmus test for transparency in Uttar Pradesh. Will the law ultimately favour the citizen’s right to shelter and dignity? Or, conversely, will it continue to protect the “Sub-Judice” shield used by negligent officials? (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

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Strategic Summary for Public Awareness (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

This case highlights three critical failures:

1. Legal Failure: Police acting as a “Parallel Court” without a stay order.
2. Moral Failure: Forcing families to hold funeral rites in the open for 5 years.
3. Administrative Failure: Ignoring the direct orders of a Magistrate.

The family fights until the law restores their dignity and repairs the roof.

Master Timeline of Case: Yogi M.P. Singh vs. Police Commissionerate Prayagraj (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

Date	Event / Action	Significance
June 2020	Construction stopped by Police	Start of the 5-year administrative obstruction.
21/06/2025	Representation to SDM Phoolpur	Formal demand for relief against illegal stoppage.
22/06/2025	Lekhpal Report Submitted	Confirmed No Stay Order from any court.
23/06/2025	SDM Order Issued	Direct command to SHO Mauaima to take legal action.
27/06/2025	First RTI Filed (60508)	Endeavour to get an Action Taken Report (ATR).
30/07/2025	PIO Disposal	Vague response; ignored specific points of ATR.
29/11/2025	PIO False Communication	Construction stopped by the police
01/12/2025	SIC Order (Shakuntala Gautam)	The claimed matter is “sub-judice” to avoid acting.
03/01/2026	Rejoinder & NHRC Complaint	Escalated to Human Rights; Rebutted “Sub-judice.”
04/01/2026	New RTI Filed (60014)	Specific points on Discrimination & Funeral Rites.
11/02/2026	Scheduled SIC Hearing	Noted the PIO’s claim and scheduled the next hearing.

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Why this “Master Timeline” is Essential for Your Hearing: (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

• Visual Clarity: Commissioners handle hundreds of cases. Handing them this one-page summary helps them focus on the 5-year delay and the ignored SDM order.
• Highlighting the “Open Sky” Rites: You should mention during your oral statement: “Madam, this timeline shows dates and numbers. Nevertheless, it doesn’t show the 4 times my family performed final rites in the open sky. These occurred because of this delay.”
• The “Two-Pronged” Attack: You now have an active RTI (60014) and an active Appeal (2249/2025). This situation puts immense pressure on the PIO. They must deliver a real answer before February 11. This will help avoid a penalty under Section 20.

To confirm your records are full for the upcoming hearing on February 11, 2026, we have provided a structured directory. In short, it includes all identifiers, contact details, and digital resources involved in your case.

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1. Case Identifiers & Online Tracking (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

Authority	Reference Number	Online Tracking Link
SIC Second Appeal	S-09/A/2249/2025	UPSIC Cause List
New RTI Request	SSPPY/R/2026/60014	UP RTI Online Portal
Old RTI Request	SSPPY/R/2025/60508	UP RTI Online Portal
Civil Court Suit	3853/2022	e-Courts Services
Online Ref. No.	CPAGCYLWI0	For dealing tracking

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2. Contact Directory (Official Stakeholders)(Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

Designation	Mobile / Phone	Email Address
Nodal Officer (RTI)	9454401015	adlspgangaparaldpolice@gmail.com
ACP Phoolpur (PIO)	7985007310	co-phoolpur.ah@nic.in
Commission Secretary	0522-2720251	hearingcourts9.upic@up.gov.in
NHRC (New Delhi)	011-24651330	cr.nhrc@nic.in
UPHRC (Lucknow)	0522-2217571	uphrc@nic.in
CP Prayagraj Office	N/A	commall@nic.in

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3. The Administrative Hierarchy

It is important to understand the chain of command you are addressing. Your RTI is filed with the PIO, but the Nodal Officer and Commissioner are responsible for oversight.

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4. Summary of Legal Arguments for Rejoinder (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

As you prepare to introduce your case, keep these three constitutional pillars as your primary talking points. They handle the “core issue” aboutwhy the police cannot stop your construction. This delay is for five years without a court order.

• Article 14 (Equality): Why did other stakeholders on Arazi 220 obtain permission to build while you faced a stop order?
• Article 21 (Dignity): The emotional and spiritual toll of performing 4 funeral rites in the open sky.
• Article 25 (Religious Freedom): The right to completesacraments with the shelter and dignity of a home.

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5. Digital Evidence Trail (Administrative Apathy in Prayagraj)

You have successfully emailed your Rejoinder and Human Rights Complaint to the following group today (January 4, 2026):

1. State Information Commission (hearingcourts9.upic@up.gov.in)
2. NHRC & UPHRC (cr.nhrc@nic.in, uphrc@nic.in)
3. Nodal Officer (adlspgangaparaldpolice@gmail.com)
4. PIO (co-phoolpur.ah@nic.in)