Raju Ram Ranjan v. the State of Bihar and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This 5278 of 2009 titled Raju Ram Ranjan vs State of Bihar Petitioner, Block Teacher seeking salary since 22.11.2007. Court examined claim under Articles 21, 23. Directed Commissioner-Human Resources to verify work status, order payment if justified and institute enquiry against officials. Compliance within four weeks. Liberty to pass reasoned order if valid reason for withholding established.
What did the court decide?
Salary to be paid forthwith upon verifying petitioner's employment status; administrative enquiry directed against officials if no valid reason found for withholding.