Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, CWJC No.4017 of 2025, decided 17-03-2025 by Dr. Anshuman, J. Petitioners (former Panchayat Sachiv) sought pensionary benefits under the ACP/MACP schemes with statutory and penal interest; the State objected that the petitioners should first approach the Service Grievances Redressal Officer under the Bihar Government Servant Grievances Redressal Rules, 2019. Petition disposed of with direction to avail that remedy within 30 days; SGRO to decide within the Rule-prescribed time frame. Keywords: alternative remedy, ACP/MACP, pensionary benefits, Panchayat Sachiv, Bihar Government Servant Grievances Redressal Rules 2019, Service Grievances Redressal Officer.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners directed to avail their remedy before the Service Grievances Redressal Officer of the department within 30 days; the Service Grievances Redressal Officer directed to decide the matter strictly within the time frame specified in the Bihar Government Servant Grievances Redressal Rules, 2019. No monetary relief granted at this stage.