Basant Prasad Jha v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi; W.P. (S). No. 130 of 2022; decided 17-02-2024 by Anil Kumar Choudhary, J. Petitioner Basant Prasad Jha (Godda) versus State of Jharkhand, Secretary Revenue Registration & Land Reforms Department, Commissioner Santhal Pargana Division Dumka, Deputy Commissioner Godda, Additional Collector (Upper Samarharta) Godda, Circle Officer Godda. Jurisdiction invoked under Article 226, Constitution of India. Subject: revision of pension after 2nd ACP (Assured Career Progression) with effect from 31.08.2005; respondents conceded the 2nd ACP (counter affidavit p.55). Disposition: writ petition disposed of with three-month direction to revise pension; no monetary quantum; no precedent cited; no dissent.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to revise the petitioner's pension after considering the 2nd ACP granted with effect from 31.08.2005, within three months from the date of the judgment.