1 CGHC010363452022 2026:CGHC:29442 NAFR HIGH COURT of CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPS No. 7954 of 2022 1 - Deepak Kumar Verma S/o Shri Guharam Verma, Aged About 40 Years Working As Teacher (L.B.) And Posted At Govt. Middle School Bhaismundi Block Kurud, District Dhamtari Chhattisgarh. 2 - Narendra Kumar Sinha, S/o Shri Harishchandra Sinha, Aged About 39 Years Working As Teacher (L.B.) And Posted At Govt. Middle School Naveen Gatapar, Block Kurud, District : Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh. 3 - Ku. Shiv Devi Soni D/o Shri Maya Ram Soni, Aged About 42 Years Working As Lecturer (L.B.) And Posted At Govt. Higher Secondary School Bhendri, Block Magarlod, District Dhamtari Chhattisgarh. 4 - Ashish Kumar Nayak, S/o Shri Anand Ram Nayak, Aged About 48 Years Working As Lecturer (L.B.) And Posted At Govt. High School Kurridih, Block Nagri, District Dhamtari Chhattisgarh. 5 - Smt. Kiran Sahu, W/o Kesh Kumar Sahu, Aged About 42 Years Working As Lecturer (L.B.) And Posted At Govt. Higher Secondary School Kurra, Block Dhamtari District Dhamtari Chhattisgarh. ... Petitioner(s) versus 1- State of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary Department of Panchayat/rural Development, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantrlaya, Naya Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh. 2- Director, Directorate of Panchayat/rural Development Department, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh. 3- Chief Executive officer, Zila Panchayat Dhamtari, District Dhamtari Chhattisgarh. ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Satya Kumar Mandloi, Advocate holding the brief of Mr. Shashi Kumar Kushwaha, Advocate For Respondent(s)/State : Mr. Vinay Pandey, Deputy Advocate General along with Mr. RCS Deo, Panel Lawyer Digitally signed by NADIM MOHLE 2 Hon’ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Order on Board 13/07/2026 1. The petitioners have filed this petition seeking the following relief(s):- “10.(i) That, this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the respondent authorities to grant the total arrears within 4 months failing which they will be entitled for interest as mentioned in similar order Annexure P-3, in the interest of justice. (ii) Any other relief which may be suitable in the facts and circumstances of the case, may also be granted.” 2. Mr. Kushwaha, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that the pay scale of the petitioners has already been revised, whereby 10% of the arrears assessed by the department has been paid to the petitioners, and the remaining 90% is still lying with the department. He would contend that a direction may be issued to the respondent authorities to release the remaining 90% of the arrears amount to the petitioners. 3. On the other hand, learned counsel appearing for the State would contend that the arrears amount has already been paid to the petitioners, and a letter dated 23.08.2024 has been placed on record to demonstrate this fact. 4. Having considered the letter dated 23.08.2024 issued by the District Education officer, Dhamtari, the petition is disposed of, as the amount of arrears of the revised pay scale has already been paid to the petitioners. 5. However, the petitioners would be at liberty to revive their prayer if cause of action still subsists. Sd/- Rakesh Mohan Pandey JUDGE Nadim