2026:JHHC:26218 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S). No. 5793 of 2026 ---------- Shambhu Nath Sinha, aged about 76 years, son of Shankar Sekhar Sinha, resident of G/E Bibhuti Appt., LC Road, Near Randhir Verma Chowk, P.S. & P.O.-Hirapur, District-Dhanbad, Jharkhand - 826001. ………. Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. The Principal Secretary, Department of Planning cum Finance Department, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Project Building, P.O. & P.S.-Dhurwa & District-Ranchi. 3. The Principal Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, officiating at Nepal House, P.O. & P.S.-Doranda, District-Ranchi. 4. The Director, Higher Education, Department of Higher and Technical Education Government of Jharkhand, officiating at Nepal House, P.O. & P.S.-Doranda, District-Ranchi. 5. The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, officiating at Nepal House, P.O. & P.S.-Doranda, District-Ranchi. 6. The Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, through its Registrar, having its office at N.H.33, Sindoor, P.O.-Hazaribagh, P.S.-Sadar, District-Hazaribagh. 7. The Vice Chancellor, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, at Sindoor, P.O.-Hazaribagh, P.S.-Sadar, District-Hazaribagh. ………. Respondents. ---------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN ----------- For the Petitioner : Md. Aulia Begum, Advocate Md. Azam, Advocate For the Respondents : AC to Sr.AAG Dr. A.K. Singh, Advocate Mr. Sharon Toppo, Advocate ---------- 02/ 29.08.2026 The Instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner for following reliefs: (i) For showing cause the respondents as to how they can again commit the same mistake by implementing the 7th Pay Revision to the retired teachers of the State Universities and it's Constituent Colleges (except deficient grant minority colleges) w.e.f. 01.04.2021 instead of 01.01.2016 particularly when they have rectified their earlier mistake and implemented the 6th Pay Revision w.e.f. 01.01.2006 instead of 01.04.2010 and such action of the respondent authorities are increasing the burden upon the Hon'ble Court and also increasing the cost of litigations upon the respondent State which is against the State Litigation Policy. 2026:JHHC:26218 2 (ii) For issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari quashing the resolution contained in memo no. 306 dated 09.03.2022 (Annexure-5) issued under the pen and signature of the respondent no. 5 wherein the benefits of 7th Pay Revision to the retired teachers of the State Universities and its Constituent Colleges (except deficient grant minority colleges) has been extended w.e.f. 01.04.2021 instead of 01.01.2016 which is out and out illegal, arbitrary and bad in law. (iii) For issuing a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding upon the respondents to immediately and forthwith pay the arrears of pension in terms of the 7th Pay Revision for the period 01.01.2016 to 31.03.2021 along with interest @ 12% per annum. 2. At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that instant application may be disposed of by giving liberty to the petitioner to approach concerned respondents, so that his grievances raised in the writ application can be redressed. 3. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that since counter- affidavit has not been filed, if the petitioner so wishes, he may approach the concerned authorities for redressal of his grievances. 4. Having regard to the limited 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 decision in accordance with law and applicable rules and regulations within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of such representation. 5. 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. 6. As a result, the instant writ application stands disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J.) 29th August, 2026 kunal/- Uploaded 08.09.2026