Manorama Devi, v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.15714 of 2019 ====================================================== Manorama Devi, Wife of Late Sitaram Roy, Resident of Ward No. 13, Chhatri Tola, P.O. Dadpur, Takiadadpur, P.S. Bhagwanpur, District- Begusarai. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

1.

The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Department of Human Resource, Government of Bihar, Patna.

2.

Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, through its Vice Chancellor, Bhagalpur. 3.

The Vice Chancellor, Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur. 4.

The Registrar, Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur. 5.

The Accountant General, Bihar, Patna.

... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Shakti Suman Kumar, Adv.

For the State :

Mr. Madanjit Kumar (Gp20 ) For the University :

Mr. Ritesh Kumar, Adv.

====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR ORAL ORDER 18-11-2025 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned counsel for the State and learned counsel for the University.

2. At the outset, learned counsel for the University has taken this Court to the statement made in paragraphs-5 and 6 of the counter affidavit and submits that during pendency of the writ petition the grievances have been redressed by the University and rejoinder has also been placed on record by the petitioner, through which he does not dispute the factual position.

3. On the other hand, it has been submitted by the counsel for the petitioner that liberty may be restored to the

Patna High Court CWJC No.15714 of 2019(5) dt.18-11-2025 2/2 petitioner to file representation, for redressal of grievances, if any is found as against the calculation based on which the entitlement of this widow lady has been determined by the University, within a period of four weeks.

4. It is accordingly directed that in case, such representation with a proper chart is placed on record supported with sufficient materials to ventilate such grievances, then respondent no. 4 shall be obliged to adjudicate the same, within a period of six weeks thereafter, and if it is found that the grievances is justified, then appropriate order shall be passed and benefits so accrues on such adjudication shall also be extended within the same time.

5. Accordingly, the instant writ petition is disposed of. (Ajit Kumar, J) pravinkumar/- U