IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.2902 of 2011 Veena Ranjini, wife of Anil Kumar Shrivastava, resident of Mohalla – Keshari Nagar, Patna, P S – Shastri Nagar, District – Patna, at present posted as Assistant in the Technical Development Directorate, Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, Patna. Versus 1. The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, Patna. 2. The Principal Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, Patna. 3. The Director, Industries, Government of Bihar, Patna. 4. The Additional Director, Industries, Government of Bihar, Patna. 5. The Deputy Director, Industries, Government of Bihar, Patna. 6. The Principal Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, Patna. 7. The Joint Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, Patna. 8. The Additional Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, Patna. ----------- 02. 6.7.2011 There are findings to show that the petitioner has been late in reporting to the office with some regularity. This fact was found in a surprise checking which was carried out by the Principal Secretary of the department. This Court does not have to go through plethora of evidence but can take judicial notice of the fact that virtually majority of the employees never report in time and leave the office much before working hours. The notoriety prevailing of late reporting and early departure from Government offices is widely known and the Court can not shut its eyes to ground reality by giving indulgence to such employees. It is message loud and clear to all such persons who are habitual and not coming to office in time that today or tomorrow something of the kind may visit them as well. Even otherwise since punishment in question is not 2 a major punishment, which is withholding of increment without cumulative effect, therefore, punishment is not even disproportionate or harsh. Writ has no merit. It is dismissed. rkp ( Ajay Kumar Tripathi, J.)