Paul Barla v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
An 82-year-old retired Deputy Inspector General of Registration sought a writ of mandamus for revised pay and arrears with 12% interest from July 2005 under a 2005 Bihar government notification. The respondents did not file a counter-affidavit and agreed the petitioner should file a fresh representation. The court disposed of the petition by directing the Inspector General of Registration to treat the writ as a representation, pass a reasoned order within eight weeks, and, if the petitioner is found entitled, the District Sub-Registrar to pay consequential benefits within a further four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Respondent No. 3 to treat the writ as a representation and pass a reasoned order within 8 weeks; if petitioner is found entitled, Respondent No. 5 to pay consequential benefits within a further 4 weeks.