IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.15463 of 2008 DR.BARHU PANDIT AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS, SON OF LATE SHEO BALAK PANDIT, RESIDENT OF MOHALLA SOHSARAI, POLICE STATION, SOHSARAI, DISTRICT NALANDA (BIHAR SHARIF) Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR THROUGH THE SECRETARY, HIGHER, GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR, PATNA. 2. THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, MAGADH UNIVERSITY, BODH GAYA, DISTRICT GAYA. 3. THE REGISTRAR, MAGADH UNIVERSITY, BODH GAYA, DISTRICT GAYA. 4. THE FINANCE OFFICER, MAGADH UNIVERSITY, BODH GAYA, DISTRICT – GAYA. 5. THE PRINCIPAL, KISHAN COLLEGE, SOHSARAI, BIHARSHARIF, NALANDA, DISTRICT NALANDA ----------- 6. 01.09.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondent -University. A counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the respondent-University stating with regard to the details of payments made to the petitioner on different heads. The grievance of the petitioner with regard to the payment of retiral dues as indicated in paragraph-1 of the writ application. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that despite making of the aforesaid amount, still remains a good amount to be paid by the University on account of different heads like arrears of salary, merger of 50 percent D.A. to 2 basic pension and others. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondents- University submits that in case petitioner files a representation stating the grievance which has not been redressed as yet, the same would be considered without delay as per law. In the above circumstances, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for expeditious disposal of his pending claims, petitioner proposes to file a representation before the respondent no.3 enclosing the copy of the relevant documents if any, in support of such claim along with certified copy of the present order within a period of four weeks from today. In case such representation is filed, the respondent no. 3 shall consider each of the claims raised by the petitioner in his representation in accordance with law expeditiously, preferably within a period of four months on receipt of such representation so that the pending claims of the petitioner could be paid with statutory interest without delay. However, if any of the claims upon consideration are found not admissible, the same 3 shall be communicated to the petitioner with reasons thereof. The writ application is disposed of with the above observations/directions. Jagdish/ ( Shailesh Kumar Sinha, J.)