The Union Of India v. Rajendra Prasad Singh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.14604 of 2019 ====================================================== 1.

The Union of India through Secretary cum D.G., Department of Post, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi-110001.

2.

The Chief Post Master General, Bihar Circle, Patna. 3.

The Director of Postal Services (HQ), Office of the Chief Post Master General, Bihar Circle, Patna.

4.

The Superintendent of Post Office, Bhojpur Division, Ara. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

Rajendra Prasad Singh, son of Late Rameshwar Singh, Resident of Mohalla Sarvodaya Nagar, Dhobi, Chat Anaith, District Ara (Bhojpur). ... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Kanak Verma, Advocate For the Respondent/s :

Mr.

====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE and HONOURABLE JUSTICE SMT. ANJANA MISHRA ORAL ORDER (Per: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE) 26-08-2019 Notices were issued in this petition and the office report dated 23rd August, 2019 indicates that the original postal receipts indicating dispatch of notice are on record. In view of the report of the office, service is deemed to have been served on the sole respondent.

At the time of presentation of the petition, the only prayer made is recorded in the order dated 22nd July, 2019, which is quoted herein under:

"Heard learned counsel for the petitioners.

Patna High Court CWJC No.14604 of 2019(3) dt.26-08-2019 2/2 The only prayer made in this petition is to grant further extension of time to conclude the proceedings as directed by the Tribunal.

Issue notice to the sole respondent returnable at an early date. Steps be taken within 10 days.

List the matter on 26.08.2019."

Learned counsel for the petitioners Shri S.D. Sanjay, A.S.G. prays that a period of three months be further granted for concluding the disciplinary proceedings against the respondent as directed by the Tribunal.

Prayer is accepted. Three months' further time is granted to the disciplinary authority to conclude the proceedings.

Disposed of.

(Amreshwar Pratap Sahi, CJ) (Anjana Mishra, J) PNM U