Pariskar Paul v. State of Jharkhand
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Jharkhand High Court Ranchi; W.P.(S) No. 1025 of 2026; decided 18.02.2026; Ananda Sen, J.; disposed of. Petitioner Pariskar Paul (aged 81) sought revised pension fixation, arrears of salary and post-pay-revision pension after merger of Jharkhand Subordinate Education Service cadre with Jharkhand Education Service Class-II per Resolution No.601 dated 18.02.2019; delay/inaction by respondents despite DEO West Singhbhum letter dated 07.06.2022 (Annexure-5) confirming decision to pay; remedy by way of fresh representation to Principal Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Govt. of Jharkhand, claim to be decided within 10 weeks, benefits payable if entitled, reasons to be communicated if rejected. Keywords: pension revision; pay revision arrears; cadre merger; representation-based disposal; mandamus; school education department; Accountant General (A&E); East/West Singhbhum.