Jagdish Ram v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Retiral dues; 5th Pay Revision arrears Rs. 79,905 (Voucher No. 439, 28.11.2022); 6th Pay Revision arrears Rs. 70,000 (Voucher no. 346, 22.08.2024); payment of remaining benefits in 12 equal installments as per availability of funds and State Government resolution Annexure-R/2; Nagar Panchayat / Nagar Parishad Jay Nagar, Madhubani; Executive Officer as respondent no.2; Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Bihar; promotion to post of Clerk vide Memo No. 231 dated 10.02.2009 and entitlement commensurate with Clerk post; writ petition disposed of with direction (not dismissed); counter affidavit; erring officials liable to action on failure; Patna High Court CWJC No.1286 of 2022; Justice Harish Kumar; decision date 10-09-2024.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent no.2 to ensure payment of the remaining 5th and 6th Pay Revision benefit in 12 equal installments in accordance with law, as per the petitioner's service record and entitlement and the State Government's directives; respondent no.2 to abide by the Government resolution (Annexure-R/2) without further delay, failing which necessary orders shall be passed against erring officials.