IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA MJC No.1741 of 2008 SANTLAL CHAUDHARY Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 06.08.2008 This application has been filed for modification of order dated 31.7.2007 passed in C.W.J.C. No. 7679 of 2007, specially the last paragraph of the order where it has been mentioned that in case criminal proceeding is not concluded within one year, the respondents can proceed with the departmental proceeding and conclude it in accordance with law. Counsel for the petitioner submits that investigation of the case has been concluded and possibility is that within six months,, the prosecution witnesses will be examined. It has also been stated that considering the fact that the departmental proceedings and the criminal case are based on the identical and same sets of facts, at least departmental proceedings may not proceed for six months. As last indulgence, the last paragraph of the order is modified to the extent that the time departmental proceeding should not start for further six months from today. However, it is made clear that there will be no further extension, even if all the prosecution witnesses are not examined by that time. - 2 - The order dated 31.07.2007 passed in C.W.J.C. No. 7679 of 2007 is modified to the above extent. This contempt application is disposed of. AKV/ (Mridula Mishra,J.)