IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.5764 of 2009 MANJU KUMARI SINHA Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 2. 06.05.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. The claim in this writ application is for arrears of salary from March, 2008 on the post of A.N.M. at Matri Shishu Kalyan Kendra, Gaya, where the petitioner is stated to have joined after transfer. Payment of salary is a purely administrative matter, unless legal issues of entitlement arise or there be orders of punishment in accordance with law. It is only after appropriate orders are passed with regard to denial of salary, the question of judicial review arises. The representation of the petitioner dated 16.10.2008 at Annexure-4 series stated to have been filed before the District Magistrate, Gaya bears endorsement thereupon dated 16.10.2008, stated to be by the District Magistrate himself, requesting the Civil Surgeon to look into the matter and take appropriate action. It is indeed unfortunate that at this stage for a purely administrative issue, the petitioner has had to approach the High Court for appropriate order for payment of salary. 2 Quite obviously, Respondent no. 3 does not appear to be taking the directions of the District Magistrate seriously. This Court is left with no option but to direct Respondent no. 2 to examine the grievance of the petitioner and to ensure that his legitimate dues be paid to him within a maximum period of six weeks from the date of receipt and/or production of a copy of this order. This Court also directs Respondent no. 2 to administratively inquire as to why the administrative orders was ignored by the Civil Surgeon and the matter was kept pending. If Respondent no. 2 is not satisfied with the inaction, this Court directs Respondent not.2 to proceed against the delinquent on the administrative side of the matter. The writ application stands disposed. AKS/ (Navin Sinha, J.)