2026:JHHC:26438 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S). No. 6116 of 2026 ---------- Anita Sinha, aged about 68 years, w/o. late Ramanuj Prasad Sharma, resident of near Hanuman Mandir, Abadganj, P.O. and P.S. Daltonganj, Dist. Palamu. ………. Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. The Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, at Nepal House, P.O. and P.S. Doranda, District Ranchi. 3. The Vice-Chancellor, Nilamber Pitamber University, P.O. and P.S. Medininagar, Daltonganj, Dist. Palamu, Jharkhand. 4. The Registrar, Nilamber Pitamber University, P.O. and P.S. Medininagar, Daltonganj, Dist. Palamu, Jharkhand. 5. The Principal, G.L.A. College, Daltonganj, P.O. and P.S. Daltonganj, Dist. Palamu. ………. Respondents. ---------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN ----------- For the Petitioner : Mr. Rajendra Pd. Gupta, Advocate For the State : Mr. Shivam Kumar, AC to AG For the University : Dr. A.K. Singh, Advocate Mr. Sharon Toppo, Advocate ---------- 02/ 31.08.2026 In this instant Writ Application, the Petitioner who happens to be the wife of Late Ramanuj Prasad Sharma, who was an Associate Professor in G.L.A. College, Medininagar, Daltonganj after his retirement on 30.11.2018 and he died on 25.09.2021, prays for issuance of an appropriate Writ/s, Order/s, Direction/s or particularly a Writ in the nature of mandamaus directing and commanding upon the concerned respondents to pay forthwith the arrears of Salary as per 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th pay-revision to her in the pay scale of Rs. 3700-5700 revised upto date from the death of her husband, who was entitled in the post of Reader and revision of pay scale in 5th, 6th and 7th as per the U.G.C. pay scale and pay the arrears thereof. Further, the respondents be directed to pay interest on the arrears of delayed payment; 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the issue involved in this writ application is squarely covered by the order passed in W.P.(S). No. 2026:JHHC:26438 2 6731 of 2024 (Churaman Prasad Dangi & Anr. Vs. the State of Jharkhand & Ors.) and other analogous cases, decided on 18.08.2026. Accordingly, respondents may be directed to give same and similar benefits to the present petitioner also. 3. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that since counter- affidavit has not been filed, if the petitioner so wishes, she may approach the concerned authorities for redressal of her grievances and if it is found that the case of present petitioner is similar to the petitioners of W.P.(S). No. 6731 of 2024, the similar benefits shall be granted to the present petitioner also. 4. Having regard to the fair submissions of learned counsel for the parties, without entering into the merits of the case, 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 verify the factual aspect of the present case vis-à-vis the factual aspect of W.P.(S). No. 6731 of 2024 (Churaman Prasad Dangi & Anr. Vs. the State of Jharkhand & Ors.) and other analogous cases and if the facts/issues involved in the present writ petition is found to be similar to the aforementioned writ petition, the same benefits may be extended to the present petitioner also, in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt/ production of a copy of this order. 5. As a result, the instant writ application stands disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J.) 31st August, 2026 kunal/- Uploaded 11.09.2026