Suman Kumar Burnwal v. Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University through Its Registrar
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus for payment of earned leave encashment of 132 days sanctioned by office order dated 31.07.2025 with interest at 9% per annum. The respondents conceded that no counter affidavit was filed and suggested the petitioner file a fresh representation. Without adjudicating the merits, the court disposed of the writ petition by directing respondent No.3 (the Registrar) to treat the writ petition as a representation and pass a reasoned speaking order within eight weeks, with consequential benefits to be extended within a further four weeks if the order favors the petitioner.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with direction to respondent No.3 (Registrar) to treat the writ petition as a representation and pass a reasoned speaking order within 8 weeks; consequential benefits to be extended within a further 4 weeks if order favors petitioner.