2026:JHHC:19453 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S). No. 3813 of 2026 ---------- James Xess, aged about 70 years, Son of Late Egnes Xess, Resident of Village- Pahar Gurda, Nava Toli, Post Office Bhelwadih, Police Station- Simdega, District- Simdega. ………. Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand. 2. The Secretary, School Education Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, Office at Project Building, Post Office and Police Station- Dhurwa, District-Ranchi. 3. The Director, Primary Education, Government of Jharkhand, Office at Project Building, Post Office and Police Station- Dhurwa, District- Ranchi. 4. The District Superintendent of Education, Simdega, Post Office and Police Station Simdega, District-Simdega. 5. The Accountant General, Jharkhand, A.G. Office, Post Office and Police Station- Doranda, District- Ranchi. 6. The Treasury Officer, Simdega, Post Office and Police Station- Simdega, District- Simdega ………. Respondents. ---------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN ----------- For the Petitioner : Mr. Arshad Hussain, Advocate For the State : Mr. Anil Kumar Singh, AC to GP-I For the A.G. : Dr. (Mrs.) Vandana Singh, Advocate Ms. Aliza, Advocate Mr. Shambhawi Singh, Advocate ---------- 03/ 29.06.2026 The instant application has been preferred by the petitioner for a direction upon the respondents especially respondent Nos. 3, 4 and 5 for revision of pension of the petitioner on the basis of 6th and 7th PRC and pay arrears accrued thereon. 2. The grievance of the petitioner is that though he is getting pension regularly but it is as per 5th PRC, however, in spite of implementation of 6th and 7th PRC, his pension has not been enhanced till date. 3. From the records, it appears that a counter-affidavit has been filed but there is no averment as to why the petitioner is not getting the pension as per the recommendations of 6th and 7th PRC. 2026:JHHC:19453 2 4. Learned counsel for the respondents fairly submits that the instant application may be disposed of by giving liberty to the petitioner to approach the 4th respondents for redressal of his grievances. 5. Having regard to the fair submissions of learned counsel for the parties, the instant writ application is hereby disposed of by directing the petitioner to file fresh representation before the respondent No. 4. The moment the respondent No. 4 will receive any such representation; he shall take a decision in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations within a period of three months from the date of receipt of such representation. 6. It goes without saying that if the decision is taken in favour of the petitioner, necessary consequential order be issued within a further period of four weeks. 7. As a result, the instant writ application stands disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J.) 29th June, 2026 kunal/- Uploaded 07.07.2026