2026:JHHC:25987 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S) No. 5583 of 2026 …… Manisha Purty, aged about 39 years, daughter of Late Joseph Purty, resident of Chunwa Toli, P.O. Kantatoli, P.S. Lower Bazar, District-Ranchi (Jharkhand). …. Petitioner(s) -VERSUS- 1. Union of India through Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Coal Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, P.O. & P.S. and District- New Delhi-110001. 2. Chairman, Board of Trustees, CMPFO-Cum- Secretary, Ministry of Coal and Appellate Authority, Government of India, Shastri Bhawan, P.O. & P.S. New Delhi, New Delhi (India) 3. The Commissioner/Disciplinary Authority, Coal Mine Provident Fund Organization, Headquarter Office, P.O. and P.S. Police Line, Dhanbad, Dist. Dhanbad-826003. 4. The Additional Commissioner/Inquiry Authority, Coal Mine Provident Fund Organization, Headquarter Office, P.O. and P.S. Police Line, Dhanbad, Dist. Dhanbad-826003. …..Respondent (s) …… CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Ratnesh Kumar, Adv For the Respondents : Mr. Prashant Pallav, ASGI Mr. Prashant Kr. Singh, Advocate 2/28.08.2026 1. 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 an appropriate writ(s), direction(s) and/or order(s) in the nature of mandamus commanding upon the respondents to conclude the departmental proceedings instituted against the petitioner by issuance of a memorandum of charges dated 15.10.2025, within 9 months in the light of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Circular No. 19/09/21 dated 06.10.2021 (Annx- 7) and Circular No. 000/VGL/018/19009 dated 13.02.2024(Annx- 8) wherein the CVC has time and again laid down specific guidelines for timely completion of departmental proceedings but in the instant case the petitioner is reeling under the same set of charges even since the year 2022. (B) For any other appropriate relief(s) to which the petitioner may be found entitled in law and equity. 2026:JHHC:25987 2 3. The grievance of the petitioner is that though as per the circular the respondent CMPF should conclude the departmental proceeding within a period of 9 months, however the same has not yet been concluded. Accordingly, respondent-CMPF may be directed to look into the matter and dispose of the departmental proceeding. 4. Mr. Prashant Kr. Singh, learned counsel appearing for the respondent-CMPF submits that counter-affidavit has not been filed. However, if the departmental proceeding has not been concluded he will instruct, accordingly. 5. Having regard to the fair submission of learned counsel for both the parties, the instant writ application stands disposed of by directing the concerned respondent-CMPF to dispose of the departmental proceeding in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulation, as early as possible but not beyond a period of three months, from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the instant writ application stands disposed of. Pending I.A. if any also stand disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J) 28.08.2026 Amardeep/ Uploaded on 1.9.26