2026:JHHC:15425 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S) No. 2901 of 2026 …… Dr. Ardhendu Shekhar, aged about 66 years, So late Satyadeo Pandey, R/o 2240/B81, Jora Talab Road, Indra Praastha Colony, Ward No. 8, P.O. & P.S. Bariatu, District Ranchi, Jharkhand. …. Petitioner(s) -VERSUS- 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Principal Secretary, Department of Higher, Technical Education & Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand, 3rd Floor, Yojana Bhawan, Nepal House, P.O and P.S. Doranda, District Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002. 2. The Director, Higher Education, Department of Higher, Technical Education & Skill Development, Government of Sharkhand, 3rd Floor, Yojana Bhawan, Nepal House, P.O .* and P.S. Doranda, District Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002: 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through the Secretary, Office at Circular Road, P.O. & P.S. Lalpur, District Ranchi, Jharkhand. 4. Nilamber-Pitamber University, through the Registrar, Office at Medininagar, P.O. & P.S Medininagar, District Palamu, Jharkhand. 5. The Vice Chancellor, Nilamber-Pitamber University, Office at Medininagar, P.O. & P.S Medininagar, District Palamu, Jharkhand. 6. The Registrar, Nilamber-Pitamber University, Office at Medininagar, P.O. & P.S Medininagar, District Palamu, Jharkhand. …..Respondent (s) …… CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Baibhaw Gahlaut, Adv For the Resp.-State : Ms. Sonal Tiwary, A.G. to A.G For the University : Dr. A.K.Singh, Adv Mr. Sharan Toppo, Adv Mr. Sanjoy Piprawall, Adv 2/12.05.2026 1. Having heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner praying therein for the following reliefs: (A) For issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order, direction upon the Respondents to grant promotion to the Petitioner as Lecturer (Selection grade) with effect from 27.07.2003 under the Career Advancement Scheme (notified by Gazette Notification (Extraordinary) no. 486 of 2008) read with notification dated 14.12.2018 issued by the Govt. of Jharkhand, and consequently, pay arrears of salary, along with interests @ 8% 2026:JHHC:15425 2 from the date of promotion, and other consequential benefits accruing thereof. 3. At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the instant writ application may be disposed of by directing the respondent-University to take a decision in the matter and recommend the same to the respondent-JPSC for its approval and a timeframe may be indicated so that his case can be addressed at a better footing. 4. Learned counsel for the respective respondents fairly submit that since no counter affidavit has been filed by either of the respondents; as such, the petitioner, if so chooses, may file a fresh representation. 5. Having regard to the aforesaid submissions, the instant writ application is hereby disposed of by directing the petitioner to file a fresh representation before the respondent- University through its Registrar. 6. The moment the Registrar of the respondent-University will receive the fresh representation, he shall verify the records of the case and forward the same to the respondent- JPSC. 7. The University shall complete this exercise within a period of 12 weeks. Thereafter, the respondent-JPSC shall look into the matter and take a final decision on the grievance of the petitioner within a period of 8 weeks thereafter, and if the case of the petitioner is found favourable, then proper order be issued within a further period of 2 weeks and thereafter, the petitioner be paid all consequential benefits. 8. Accordingly, the instant writ application stands disposed of. Pending I.A., if any, also stands closed. (Deepak Roshan, J) 12.05.2026 Amardeep/ Uploaded on 27.05.2026