Purusottam Ram v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand HC (Ananda Sen, J., 09.03.2026) disposes of writ petition WP(S) No.1433 of 2026 by Purusottam Ram (age 60, Simdega) claiming ACP and MACP benefits after 35 years of service with representation pending; fresh representation directed to respondent no. 2, Director General of Police, Jharkhand, to consider or authorize a competent officer and pass appropriate order within ten weeks; conditional grant of ACP/MACP and disbursal of monetary benefit on scale revision if found entitled; no statute or precedent cited; single-judge bench.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to file a fresh representation before respondent no. 2 (Director General of Police, Jharkhand); the DGP to consider the case or authorize a competent officer to consider the representation and pass an appropriate order within ten weeks of receipt; if the petitioner is found entitled, ACP and MACP benefits to be granted and any monetary benefit on revision of scale to be disbursed.