IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.3191 of 2007 DEVANAND PRASAD GHOSH Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 7. 23.03.2009 Heard leaned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for the State as also the learned Counsel for respondents 3 to 5. The petitioner was suspended on 19.2.2007 for alleged indisciplined behaviour. Departmental proceedings have commenced and charges have been framed on 15.3.2007. Counsel for the petitioner is not in a position to inform as to what ultimately happened in the departmental proceedings. This court has no option but to draw an inference that the departmental proceedings are still pending. Let the departmental proceedings be concluded within a maximum period of four months from the date of receipt and/or production of a copy of this order before the disciplinary authority unless the departmental proceedings have not already been concluded. If the departmental proceedings have not been concluded the same shall be completed within the time stipulated provided the petitioner himself cooperates. Liberty is also granted to also proceed ex-parte in the event of non cooperation by the petitioner after the Enquiry Officer records his satisfaction to that effect along with reasons. The writ application stands disposed off. Snkumar/- (Navin Sinha,J.)