Kanti Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court directed the Director of Handloom and Silk Sericulture to decide the petitioner's claim for commutation of pension with expedited procedure.
What did the court decide?
Directed the Director of Handloom and Silk Sericulture to decide the claim for commutation of pension forthwith and warned legal action if payment is not made within three weeks.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.972 of 2024
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Kanti Devi W/o Late Santosh Kumar, Puchari, Ward No.- 16, Kanholi Manohar, Baniapur, Saran, Bihar- 841400
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
- The State of Bihar
- The Principle Secretary, Department of Industries, Govt of Bihar, Patna.
- The Director, Handloom and Silk Directorate Industry Department, Bihar, Patna.
- The Deputy Secretary, Handloom and Silk Directorate, Industry Department, Bihar, Patna.
- The General Manager, District Industry Centre, West Champaran, Betteah.
- The Project Officer, Malwari Extension cum Training Centre, Kumar Bagh, West Champaran.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a direction for forthwith deciding her claim regarding the commutation of pension for her deceased husband.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Kanti Devi
- respondent
The State of Bihar
- respondent
The Principle Secretary, Department of Industries, Govt of Bihar
- respondent
The Director, Handloom and Silk Directorate Industry Department, Bihar
- respondent
The Deputy Secretary, Handloom and Silk Directorate, Industry Department, Bihar
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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