IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.18252 of 2009 1. MOSTT. KANTI PATHAK W/O LATE KESHRI KANT PATHAK R/O MOH- BARKI DELHA, P.S. DELHA, DISTT. GAYA Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR, THE CHIEF SECRETARY GOVT. OF BIHAR, OLD SECRETARIATE, PATNA 2. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY GOVT. OF BIHAR, DEPTT. OF HUMAN RESOURCE, NEW SECRETARIATE, PATNA 3. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY GOVT. OF BIHAR, DEPTT. OF WELFARE SCHEDULE CASTE AND SCHEDULE TRIBE, OLD SECRETARIATE, PATNA 4. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY GOVT. OF BIHAR, DEPTT. OF HOME (SPECIAL), OLD SECRETARIATE, PATNA 5. THE PRINCIPAL GOVT. AMBEDKAR, RESIDENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL, KISHANGANJ, DISTT. KISHANGANJ ----------- 02. 18.01.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. The prayer on behalf of the petitioner is for payment of ex gratia compensation for the death of her husband allegedly on duties. The counter affidavit of the respondents amply demonstrates that the matter is engaging their attention and certain reports have been called for from the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, Kishanganj as per the advice of the Finance Department. The application is disposed with direction to respondent no.4 to ensure that the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police, Kishanganj submit the necessary report to him within a maximum period of one month from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order before the Principal Secretary, whereafter the 2 Principal Secretary, Department of Home (Special) shall proceed to pass final orders within one month from the date that the necessary reports are submitted to him. Opportunity is given to the petitioner to file further representation, if so advised, if the petitioner be of the opinion that there were certain Government instructions in her favour. The application stands disposed. P.K ( Navin Sinha, J.)