Biteshwar Prasad v. the Bihar State Electricity Board and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ jurisdiction case, the Patna High Court disposed of a petition by a petitioner seeking direction to respondent authorities to pay overtime for excess work done as an Assistant Controller. The court granted liberty to approach specific engineers for reconsideration within 15 days, with a directive to pass a speaking order within two months and pay admitted dues immediately.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to approach designated authorities with a copy of the order; they must consider the claim, pass a speaking order within two months, and pay admitted dues immediately.