2026:JHHC:13792 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S) No. 139 of 2019 …… Rajendra Toppo, aged about 65 years, S/o Late Nanku Oraon, Retd. Assistant, Ranchi Regional Development Authority, Ranchi at present C/o Mr. Kailash Nayak, Tongri Tola, Behind St. Francis School, P.O. & P.S.- Argora, Town & District-Ranchi-834002 [Jharkhand]. …. Petitioner(s) -VERSUS- 1. Ranchi Regional Development Authority, Pragati Sadan, Kutchery Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) through its Vice-Chairman. 2. The Vice-Chairman, Ranchi Regional Development Authority, Pragati Sadan, Kutchery Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand). 3. The Secretary, Ranchi Regional Development Authority, Pragati Sadan, Kutchery Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand). …..Respondent (s) …… CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Arvind Kr. Singh, Adv Mr. Naresh Pd. Singh, Adv For the Respondent (s) : Mrs. Vandana Singh, Adv …… 11/05.05.2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner for the following reliefs; a. To grant the 2nd Financial Upgradation under the A.C.P. Scheme to the petitioner in the appropriate higher Scale of Pay w.e.f. 27.05.2001 on completion of 24 years of regular and satisfactory service and to pay the arrears of his salary on this account from 27.05.2001 to 31.08.2008 with the other consequential benefits thereof. b. To grant the 3rd Financial Upgradation under the Modified A.C.P. Scheme to the petitioner in the appropriate higher Pay Band & Grade Pay w.e.f. 27.05.2007 / 01.09.2008 on completion of 30 years of regular and satisfactory service and to pay the arrears of his salary on this account from 01.09.2008 to 31.01.2014 with the other consequential benefits thereof. 2026:JHHC:13792 2 C. To revise the amounts of the retiral dues of the petitioner (Gratuity, Leave Encashment etc.) on the basis of the actual emoluments admissible to him on the date of his retirement (31.01.2014) and to pay the arrears thereof after adjusting the amounts already paid to him on these accounts. d. To pay the admissible interest to the petitioner as may be decided by the Hon'ble Court over the aforesaid arrears of salary / arrears of retiral dues for the period of inordinate delay in making the said payments to him so as to suitably compensate him from the recurring financial loss that he has so far suffered for no fault on his part. e. To pay the suitable cost of litigation to the petitioner for illegally harassing him without there being any fault on his part. Or alternatively, To consider and dispose of the representation dated 14.06.2016 of the petitioner [Annexure-5] by a reasoned and speaking order in tune with the applicable provisions of law within the time frame to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court and to communicate the order passed in this regard to the petitioner at his address mentioned in this writ petition. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that unfortunately during pendency of this writ application, the original-petitioner has died. In-spite of his best effort, he could not file a substitution application. Accordingly, the instant writ application may be disposed of by granting liberty to the legal heirs to approach the concerned respondent, if so advised. 4. There is no objection from the respondents. 5. Accordingly, the instant writ application stands disposed of with the liberty as prayed for. (Deepak Roshan, J) 05.05.2026 Amardeep/ Uploaded on 15.05.26