Ram Prasad Singh v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition WP(S) No.638 of 2026, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, Ananda Sen, J., 04.02.2026. Retired Field Assistant, Agriculture Department, Saraikela; superannuation 31.03.2015; non-release and non-fixation of pension; arrears of pension; 18% interest sought; mandamus; fresh representation to Director, Directorate of Agriculture (respondent no. 2); four-week filing and six-week decision timelines; extension of pensionary benefits if entitled; communication of reasons if rejected; petition disposed of, not quashed or remanded.
What did the court decide?
No immediate relief granted; writ petition disposed of with directions to the petitioner to file a fresh representation before respondent no. 2 (Director, Directorate of Agriculture), decision within six weeks, extension of pension/pensionary benefits within four weeks thereafter if found entitled, and communication of reasons if rejected.