Mahendra Nath Singh v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
CWJC No.2718 of 2021; Patna High Court; decision date 12-01-2024; Justice Harish Kumar; petitioner Mahendra Nath Singh; respondents include State of Bihar, Department of Human Resources and Development, Veer Kunwar Singh University Ara (Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Pension Incharge), Principal Rohtas Mahila College Sasaram, Accountant General Bihar; subject: unpaid dues, final earned leave encashment, calculation chart of entitlement, representation by petitioner, payment within eight weeks, interest on delayed payment, stern action against defaulting officer; disposition: writ petition disposed; NAFR; uploading date 15.01.2024.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the respondent University to consider the petitioner's remaining claim and ensure payment of all admissible dues within eight weeks; petitioner to file a representation with particulars of his claim; officer responsible for any non-payment to be dealt with sternly and made liable for interest on delayed payment.