( 2026:JHHC:14771 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P(S). No. 6182 of 2025 ---- 1. Sarojni Sharan Saroj, aged about 42 years, D/O Late Baboo Nand Prasad, R/O vill Gahilapur, P.O. Kandhpakar, P.S. Asaon, Dist Siwan. 2. Ravi Ranjan Rakesh, aged about 39 years, S/O Late Baboo Nand Prasad, Gahilapur, P.O. Kandhpakar, P.S. Asaon, Dist Siwan. 3. Shashi Ranjan Rajesh, aged about 37 No years, S/O Late Baboo Nand Prasad, R/O vill Gahilapur, P.O. Kandhpakar, P.S.Asaon, Dist Siwan. 4. Maniranjan Mukesh, aged about 33 years S/O Late Baboo Nand Prasad, R/O vill Gahilapur, P.O. Kandhpakar, P.S. Asaon, Dist Siwan. .......Petitioners Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through Principal Secretary, Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House,Doranda, P.O.P.S. Doranda, Dist Ranchi. 2. The Director, Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand, Nepal House, Doranda, P.O.+P.S. Doranda, Dist Ranchi. 3. The Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Jharkhand Project Building, Dhurwa, P.O. Dhurwa, Finance Jharkhand, P.S. Jagarnathpur, Dist Ranchi. 4. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) and Director, Bhagwan Birsa Zoo, Chakla, Ormanjhi, P.O.+P.S. Ormanjhi, Dist - Ranchi. 5. The Divisional Forest Officer, Dumka, P.O.+P.S.+Dist Dumka. 6. The Accountant General, Jharkhand, Doranda, PO + PS- Doranda, Distrcit Ranchi .....Respondents --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --- For the Petitioners : Mr. Onkar Nath Tewary, Advocate : Mr. Shamaiel Raza, Advocate : Mr. Kranti Kirti Kuiri, Advocate For the Respondents : Mr. Suresh Kumar, SC- (L&C-II) --- 03/ Dated: 07.05.2026 I.A. No. 4192 of 2026 1. This interlocutory application has been preferred by the intervenor for adding her name as party respondent in the writ application on the ground that she is the wife of Late Babu Nand Prasad, who died in harness while in service, as such she is entitled ( 2026:JHHC:14771 ) for monetary benefits which will accrue from the service allowance of the deceased member. 2. There is objection on behalf of the respondents, however looking into the averments made in this case, IA No. 4192 of 2026 is allowed. 3. Registry is directed to make necessary corrections, in the cause title. WPS No. 6182 of 2025 1. With consent of the parties, this writ application is being heard. 2. Though the petitioner has prayed in the writ application for several reliefs including compassionate appointments and monetary benefits arising out of the service benefits of the deceased employee namely Late Babu Nand Prasad; however during course of argument, before this Court he has confined his prayer for compassionate appointment for the petitioner no.4. 3. Mr. Suresh Kumar, the learned counsel representing the State fairly submits that if the petitioner will approach the concerned respondent his case for compassionate appointment will be considered, in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. 4. The learned counsel for the intervenor submits that they are only concerned with the monetary benefits which has accrued due to death of late Babu Nand Prasad. 5. Having regard to the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and the limited prayer of the petitioner, the instant writ application is hereby disposed of by giving liberty to the petitioner to approach Respondent no.5, along with the necessary documents within a period of 4 weeks. 6. The moment, respondent no. 5 receives the representation, he shall take a decision in the matter and pass a reasoned and speaking order within a period of 12 weeks from the date of representation. If the case of the petitioner is found favourable, ( 2026:JHHC:14771 ) then the necessary appointment letter be also issued within a further period of two weeks. 7. So far, as the monetary benefits are concerned; either of the parties i.e. petitioner/intervenor or any family member shall approach the competent Court of civil jurisdiction and shall file a succession suit to get a decree of succession for the monetary benefit. 8. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the instant application stands disposed of. 9. Pending IA’s, if any, also stand disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J.) Abha/-