IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.12325 of 2010 SRI DEVENDRA NARAYAN MAHATO, son of Late Yogeshwar Mahato, R/O Vill. Lautan, P.O. Moraul, P.S. Sakra, District Muzaffarpur. ---Petitioner Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR through Principal Secretary, Department of Water Resources, Govt. of Bihar. 2. The Chief Engineer, Water Resources, Dehri, Rohtas. 3. The Superintending Engineer, Water Resources, Chenari, Rohtas. 4. The Executive Engineer, Water Resources, Chenari, Rohtas. ---Respondents ----------- 2. 3.8.2010 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent-State. The grievance of the petitioner is that upon his superannuation on 31st of March, 2009 as a Head Assistant from the office of respondent no.3, the arrears of pensionary benefits as mentioned in paragraph 13 of the writ application have not been settled and paid. In fact, the petitioner is receiving 90% of the pension and a sum of Rs.65,733/- was also deducted from the leave encashment amount allegedly on the ground that on his promotion to the post of Head Assistant excess payment has been made. Learned counsel for the State submits that from the averments made in the writ application, it would appear that the claims are not clear. In the above circumstances, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for expeditious disposal of the pending claims as highlighted in this writ application, the petitioner proposes to file a representation before the Superintending Engineer, Water Resources, 2 Chenari, Rohtas (respondent no.3). In case such a representation is filed stating the details of his unpaid claims as also enclosing the copy of the relevant documents, if any, in support of such claims along with the certified copy of the present order within a period of four weeks, the grievances of the petitioner as raised in his representation be considered in accordance with law expeditiously, preferably within a period of four months on receipt of such representation, so that the grievances of the petitioner may be settled and the admitted dues, if any, found payable may also be paid with interest permissible under the rules. However, upon consideration, if any of the claims or part of the claims is not being paid, the same shall be informed to the petitioner with the reasons thereof. The writ application stands disposed of with the above observations/directions. PNM (Shailesh Kumar Sinha, J.)