Dr. Md. Sakur Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi; W.P.(S) No. 399 of 2026; single-judge bench of Sri Ananda Sen; decided 28.01.2026 (uploaded 29.01.2026). Petitioner Dr. Md. Sakur Ansari sought grant of 1st and 2nd ACP despite 24 years of service. Respondents: State of Jharkhand; Principal Secretary, Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare; District Ayush Medical Officer, Seraikella Kharsawan; Accountant General (A&E), Jharkhand. Court disposed of the petition with directions: fresh representation within four weeks before respondent No.3; consideration within six weeks; disbursement of any entitlement within four weeks thereafter; communication of reasons for rejection; other grievances to be addressed. Keywords: ACP, assured career progression grievance, fresh representation, disposed of, service benefits, Jharkhand government servant.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the petitioner to file a fresh representation on his ACP grievance before respondent No.3 within four weeks, and to the respondents to consider the case within six weeks, disburse any entitlement within four weeks thereafter, communicate reasons for any rejection, and address any other grievance; pending IAs disposed of.