IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.17675 of 2009 SMT.ARCHANA KISHORE Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 02 25/02/2010 Learned counsel for the petitioner prays for and is permitted to delete respondent no.3 from the cause title at his own risk on the submission that the Patna University has nothing to do with the matter. The contention is that the petitioner was appointed as a Ward Sevika in accordance with law after an advertisement, as per the reservation roster. She is discharging her duties and for which reliance is also placed on an order dated 17.9.2009 deputing her for additional duties. Notwithstanding the same salary is not being paid. Salary is a statutory right which can be withheld only in accordance with law and not otherwise, failing which issues of violation of Article 23 of the Constitution of India by the respondents may necessarily arise. Let the petitioner represent before the authorities along with copy of the present order, when it is directed that since salary involves the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the representation be disposed within a maximum period 2 of four weeks from the date of receipt/presentation of the same. If the respondents find justification in the claim or a part of the claim, it is expected that necessary consequential orders shall be passed within the same period. The writ application stands disposed. P.K. ( Navin Sinha, J.)