IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.137 of 2005 SATYA DEO JHA Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 4. 12.09.2008 Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for the State. The claim in this application is for salary for the period 6.3.1978 to 31.7.2000.The petitioner was suspended on the former date and he superannuated on the later date. On a bare perusal of Annexure 5 dated 16.12.2003, which is assailed, it is apparent that he was suspended in pursuance of a criminal vigilance case when as an employee of the Consolidation Department he was caught red handed while taking illegal gratification leading to his conviction and fine. He has preferred an appeal. The appeal is still pending. On facts in view of his conviction on a very serious allegation of taking illegal gratification as a government servant this Court finds no merit in this writ application. It is accordingly dismissed. Snkumar/- (Navin Sinha,J.)