-1 of 2- IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI L.P.A. No. 72 of 2024 Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, aged about 54 years, son of Late Hari Prasad, resident of Village Heramdaga, P.O. Chari, P.S. Gola, District Ramgarh (Jharkhand). ... ... Appellant Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand, through the Deputy Commissioner-cum- District Magistrate, Ramgarh, having its office at District Collectorate, Ramgarh, P.O. and P.S. Ramgarh, District Ramgarh. 2. Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Ramgarh, having its office at District Collectorate, Ramgarh, P.O. and P.S. Ramgarh, District Ramgarh. 3. Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-Departmental Enquiry Officer, having its office at District Collectorate, Ramgarh, P.O. and P.S. Ramgarh, District Ramgarh. 4. Deputy Collector, Establishment, Ramgarh, having its office at District Collectorate, Ramgarh, P.O. and P.S. Ramgarh, District Ramgarh. 5. District Land Acquisition Officer, Ramgarh, having its office at District Collectorate, Ramgarh, P.O. and P.S. Ramgarh, District Ramgarh. ... Respondents --------- CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --------- For the Appellant : Mr. Sumeet Gadodia, Advocate Mrs. Shilpi Sandil Gadodia, Advocate Ms. Shruti Shekhar, Advocate Mr. Prakhar Harit, Advocate Mr. Nillohit Choubey, Advocate For the Respondents : Mr. Manish Kumar, Sr. S.C.-II --------- 06/Dated: 26.03.2025 The issue involved in this appeal is covered by the judgment dt. 30.01.2025 in L.P.A. No. 73 of 2024 passed by this Bench. Therefore, for reasons alike, this appeal is also allowed and the punishment of compulsory retirement passed against the appellant by the 2nd respondent is set aside. The concerned respondent shall reinstate the appellant in service with all consequential benefits including full salary and allowances from the date of compulsory -2 of 2- retirement. However, the respondents would be at liberty to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the appellant in accordance with law, if so advised. (M. S. Ramachandra Rao, C.J.) (Deepak Roshan, J.) APK/VK