IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.13543 of 2010 MADHUSUDAN SAH . Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS . ----------- 2. 30.8.2010 The only submission is for a direction to dispose the departmental proceedings stated to be pending against the petitioner since 1999. Let the respondents complete the departmental proceedings within a maximum period of six months from the date of receipt and/or presentation of a copy of this order, provided the petitioner himself co- operates. In the event of the petitioner not co-operating, the disciplinary authority shall be at liberty to proceed ex parte also to conclude the proceeding within the time fixed but after recording full reason for the satisfaction of the need to proceed ex parte and the efforts made to persuade the petitioner to participate so that the proceedings are ultimately concluded within the time fixed. The writ application stands disposed. P. Kumar (Navin Sinha, J.)