Braj Nandan Prasad Singh v. The State Of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No 2818 of 2020 ====================================================== 1.
Braj Nandan Prasad Singh Son of Late Yoga Singh Resident of VillageGagri, P.S.- Sheikhpura, District- Sheikhpura. 2.
Shiv Balak Ram Son of Late Parmeshwar Ram Resident of VillageBadshapur, P.S.- Sheikhpura, District- Sheikhpura. 3.
Sushil Mistri Son of Late Tanik Mistrhi Resident of Village- Kapasi, P.S.- Karendey, District- Sheikhpura.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1.
The State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2.
The Secretary, Department of Home, Government of Bihar, Patna. 3.
The Deputy Secretary to the Government, Home and Defense Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.
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The District Magistrate, Sheikhpura.
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The Circle Officer, Sheikhpura.
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The Circle Officer, Chewara, Sheikhpura.
7.
The Accountant General, Bihar, Patna.
... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s :
Mr Bipin Kumar, Advocate For the Respondent/s :
Mr Suman Kumar Jha, AC to AAG V ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE MADHURESH PRASAD ORAL ORDER 28-02-2020 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and the Respondent-State.
Petitioners No 1 and 2 retired in the year, 2010 and petitioner No 3 retired in the year, 2015. Claiming benefits under the Assured Career Progression, they have approached the District Magistrate, Sheikhpura. In support of such assertion, a copy of their representation, said to have sent by Post to the District Magistrate, Sheikhpura, is enclosed as Annexure 5
Patna High Court CWJC No.2818 of 2020(2) dt.28-02-2020 2/2 series.
Since the issue is yet to be decided by the District Magistrate, Sheikhpura, no adjudication is called for. Pendency of the instant proceedings would be futile.
Writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the District Magistrate, Sheikhpura to dispose of the petitioner's claim expeditiously, without any undue delay and preferably within a period of three months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order.
(Madhuresh Prasad, J) M.E.H./- U