IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA MJC No.1121 of 2006 PROF RAM CHANDRA PRASAD DEVA Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 15 27.8.2008. Heard counsel appearing for the University as well as the State. On the last occasion counsel appearing for the State was directed to seek instruction and file show cause regarding the decision of the government for payment of enhanced revised gratuity. Show cause has been filed on behalf of State annexing letter of the State Government which has been passed in the light of the order passed in C.W.J.C. No. 13889 of 2003 as also in other cases. As per this decision the enhanced gratuity of Rs.3.50 lacs will be payable with effect from 1.4.1997. The petitioner has retired on 31.1.96 and it is not applicable in the case of the petitioner. So far arrears of revised salary, arrears of pension and earned leave for 180 days are concerned, have already been paid to the petitioner. As the direction of this court has already been complied, this proceeding of contempt is dropped. However, if the petitioner has still any grievance, he may challenge before the appropriate forum. Sss/- (Mridula Mishra, J)