2026:JHHC:8538 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S). No. 3194 of 2020 ---------- Laxmi Nath Mahto, aged about 69 years, son of late Anand Mahto, resident of village Tarup, P.O. Katamkuli, P.S. Ratu, District Ranchi. ………. Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through its Chief Secretary. 2. The District Superintendent of Education, Ranchi, P.O. GPO, P.S. Kotwali, District Ranchi. ………. Respondents --------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN ----------- For the Petitioner : Mr. A.K. Sahani, Advocate For the Respondents : Mr. Abhijeet Anand, AC to Sr.SC-I ---------- 05/ 25.03.2026 Heard the parties. 2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the Petitioner for direction upon the Respondents to pay the arrears of salary from 08.02.2008 to 29.09.2008, the period during which the Petitioner was put under suspension and for payment of final pension with interest @ 12% p.a. from the date it has fallen due to the date of actual payment. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the Petitioner represented several times before the concerned Respondent for payment of due salary and final pension but till date, no decision has been taken; as such, the instant application may be disposed of by directing the 2nd respondent to look into the matter and take a decision for payment of due salary and final pension. 4. Since counter-affidavit has not been filed, learned counsel for the respondents submits that petitioner may approach the 2nd respondent for redressal of his grievance and if after verification it would be found that the same is payable, the petitioner will get the benefits as prayed by him. 2026:JHHC:8538 2 5. Having regard to the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the instant writ application is hereby disposed of by directing the 2nd Respondent to treat this writ application as representation and take a decision with regard to the claim made by the petitioner in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations by passing a reasoned and speaking order within a period of 10 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. The petitioner is directed to serve a copy of this writ application to the concerned respondent so that his grievance can be redressed at the earliest. 7. It goes without saying that if the decision is taken in favour of the petitioner, the benefits as prayed shall be extended to him within a further period of four weeks. 8. With the aforesaid observations and directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J.) 25th March, 2026 Kunal/- Uploaded on 06.04.2026