Kumar Shambhu Singh @ Kumar Shambhu Sharan Singh v. The State of Bihar
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What is this about?
CWJC No.4420 of 2026, Patna High Court, Dr. Anshuman, J., decided 26-03-2026. Themes: writ petition vs statutory appeal; maintainability of challenge to suspension order routed to appeal under Rule 23, Bihar CCA Rules 2005; Rule 10 subsistence ('sustains') allowance during suspension; departmental proceeding pending beyond the one-year limit in Bihar Government circular dated 28.2.07; impending superannuation 30-11-2026; restoration of pay pre-Memo No. 1433 (15-10-2020, Annexure-P/2); suspension Memo No.- 2147 (20-10-2021, Annexure-P/7). Parties: health department functionaries of West/East Champaran (Civil Surgeon Betiah; PHC Narkatiaganj; PHC Chanpatia) and Vigilance Department, North Bihar. Outcome: petition disposed of — 30-day window to file appeal (delay condoned), 60-day appellate decision timeline, circular to be considered by Appellate Authority. No monetary award.