2025:JHHC:27582 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S) No. 4947 of 2025 ------ 1. Shivji Baitha, aged about 67 years, son of Late Achhe Lal Baitha, resident of C-403, Gokul Dham, Harihar Singh Road, PO- Ranchi University, PS- Bariyatu, District-Ranchi. 2. Tribhuvan Baitha, aged about 66 years, son of Late Banshi Baitha, resident of B/202, Shivam Apartment, Shivpuri Colony, Hinoo, PO & PS-Doranda, District- Ranchi. 3. Shashi Bhushan Puran, aged about 66 years, son of Late Chandra Mohan Puran, resident of 380 A, Kailashpuri, Near Kilburn Colony, Hinoo, PO & PS- Doranda, District- Ranchi. 4. Champamani Purty, aged about 56 years, wife of Late Mangal Purty, resident of Village Bandhgari, Bariatu, PO Kokar, PS- Sadar, District- Ranchi. … … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Principal Secretary/Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House, Doranda, PO & PS-Doranda, District- Ranchi. 2. The Additional Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House, Doranda, PO & PS-Doranda, District- Ranchi. 3. The Joint Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House, Doranda, PO & PS-Doranda, District- Ranchi. 4. The Deputy Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House, Doranda, PO & PS-Doranda, District- Ranchi. 5. The Chief Engineer, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House, Doranda, PO & PS- Doranda, District- Ranchi. 6. The Accountant General, Ranchi, PO & PS- Doranda, District- Ranchi, Jharkhand. … … Respondent(s) ------ CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the petitioner(s) : Ms. Rakhi Rani, Advocate Mr. Akhilesh Prasad, Advocate For the Respondent(s) : Ms. Richa Sanchita, Advocate Ms. S. Shalini, Advocate ------ 02/ 10th September,2025 1. Heard the parties. 2. In this writ petition, the petitioners have prayed for grant of benefit of the 3rd Modified Assured Career Progression (M.A.C.P.) to the petitioners with effect from respective due date and to extend the consequential monetary benefits to the petitioners including revision of pension. 2025:JHHC:27582 2 3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the 3rd MACP of the petitioners except petitioner No.4 has not been granted. 4. It is the case that the 3rd MACP of the husband of the petitioner No.4 was also not granted. It is submitted that all these persons including the husband of petitioner No.4 are entitled for the 3rd MACP. She submits that the representation has been filed before the appropriate authority but no order has yet been passed. 5. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State submits that if the petitioners file fresh representation before the Chief Engineer, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand-respondent No.5, their case will be considered and if it is found that the petitioners are entitled for any relief, appropriate relief will be extended to them. 6. Considering the said aforesaid submission, I direct the petitioners to file a representation within four weeks from today before Chief Engineer, Drinking Water & Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand -respondent No.5, who will take decision within eight weeks. If it is necessary to place the case of the petitioners before appropriate authority or/Committee, the same will be placed. Decision should be communicated within four weeks thereafter and if it is found that if the petitioners are entitled for any relief, the same should be extended to them within the aforesaid period. 7. With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) Sandeep, cp2