Mathura Ram v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi | W.P.(S) No. 707 of 2026 | Mathura Ram v. The State of Jharkhand and others | Coram: Ananda Sen, J. | Decided 04.02.2026 | Keywords: 2nd ACP; Assured Career Progression; MACP; Modified Assured Career Progression; pay scale 6500-10500; Forest Guard appointed 18.01.1979; 30 years of service completed 18.01.2009; arrears with interest; fresh representation before Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (respondent No.3); consideration within six weeks; payment within four weeks; reasons for rejection to be communicated; writ petition disposed of without adjudicating entitlement; no statutes or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
No monetary relief adjudicated; writ disposed of with directions to file a fresh representation before respondent No.3 (Principal Chief Conservator of Forest), consideration of the 2nd ACP and MACP claims within fixed timelines, payment within four weeks if entitlement is found, and communication of reasons if any part of the claim is rejected.