IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.12158 of 2009 RAMA NAND SINGH . Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS . ----------- 2 26.11.2009 Heard counsel for the petitioner and the counsel appearing for the State. Petitioner’s prayer is for a direction to the respondent authorities for making payment of salary for the period 20.12.1996 to 28.5.2001. This is the period, when his joining had not been accepted, despite the fact he had given his joining on 20.12.1996. Petitioner, unauthorizedely remained absent for a long time. Finally, he gave joining which was initially not accepted. Subsequently as per the direction of the Court representation of the petitioner was considered and his joining was accepted with effect from 29.5.2001. Petitioner was not allowed his salary for the period 20.12.1996 to 28.5.2001, for the reason that during this period he has not worked. The claim of the petitioner for this period had been rejected by the authorities by order dated 28.5.2001. Petitioner superannuated from the service on 30.6.2001. For all these periods, he never raised any objection before any forum or any authority, regarding non payment of salary for the period 2 20.12.1996 to 28.5.2001. After eight years he has approached this Court and filed this writ application. The writ application cannot be entertained, for the reason that after a long gap, petitioner has approached this court. He has also superannuated from his service. Petitioner has option to represent his case before the appropriate authority, who can consider his claim or pass any reasoned order in accordance with law. The writ application stands disposed of. (Mridula Mishra,J.) A.Kumar