HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD WRIT - A No. - 16360 of 2026 Court No. - 52 HON'BLE MRS. MANJU RANI CHAUHAN, J. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. L.M. Singh, learned Standing Counsel for the State. The writ petition has been filed with a prayer to direct respondent nos.3 and 4 to provide the pensionary benefits to the petitioner on the basis of last salary drawn i.e. Rs.1,34,300/-, as per pension rule. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for redressal of his grievance, a representation has been moved before respondent no.4, which is pending consideration. Therefore, a direction may be issued to the respondent-authorities to decide the same, within stipulated period. Mr. L.M. Singh, learned Standing Counsel, submits that pensionary benefit on the basis of the last salary drawn is admissible to a Principal, whereas there is nothing on record to show that the petitioner retired as a regular Principal. However, he submits that if the petitioner moves a fresh representation before respondent no. 4, along with all relevant documents proving that he retired as a regular Principal, the same shall be considered and decided in accordance with law. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case set up on behalf of the petitioner, the present writ petition is disposed of by providing that the petitioner may make fresh application/representation, Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Kripa Shankar Shukla, Vikas Shukla Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C. Shiv Mani Mishra .....Petitioner(s) State Of Up And 3 Others .....Respondent(s) ventilating all his grievances, supported by such documents, as may be advised, before the respondent no.4, District Inspector of Schools, Varanasi, within three weeks from today along with a certified copy of this order. On such representation being made, respondent no.4 shall make all endeavours to consider and decide the same, strictly in accordance with law, by means of a reasoned and speaking order, after giving proper opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order, if there is no legal impediment. October 6, 2026 Rahul. WRIA No. 16360 of 2026 2 (Mrs. Manju Rani Chauhan,J.) Digitally signed by :- RAHUL GOSWAMI High Court of Judicature at Allahabad