IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.15441 of 2009 1. DR.AYODHYA DUBEY S/O LATE RAMJANAM DUBEY RETD. READER, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, BIHAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (NIT), PATNA UNIVERSITY, PATNA. PRESENTLY RESIDING AT- SARSWATI SADAN, NEW FOREST COLONY, NEAR GYATRI MANDIR, SUDNA, P.S.- MAIDINI NAGAR, DISTT.- DALTONGANJ Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR THROUGH PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPTT. (HIGHER EDUCATION), GOVT. OF BIHAR, PATNA 2. THE PATNA UNIVERSITY THROUGH REGISTRAR, PATNA UNIVERSITY, PATNA ASHOK RAJ-PATH, PATNA 3. THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, PATNA UNIVERSITY, PATNA ASHOK RAJ-PATH, PATNA-5 4. THE REGISTRAR, PATNA UNIVERSITY ASHOK RAJ-PATH, PATNA 5. THE FINANCE OFFICER, PATNA UNIVERSITY, PATNA ASHOK RAJ-PATH, PATNA ----------- 02. 16.11.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, State as also the respondent – University. The grievance of the petitioner is with regard to the payment of retiral dues which according to the petitioner has not been settled as yet despite the fact that the petitioner has superannuated from the service of the University quite a long time back. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent – University submits that in case the petitioner files a representation stating the details of his claim, the same would be considered without further delay as per law. The University has constituted a “Pension Cell” for expeditious disposal of the claims. In the above circumstances, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that for expeditious disposal of his outstanding claims on account of his superannuation, petitioner proposes to file a fresh representation before the Registrar of the Patna University stating all his 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 six weeks from today. In case such representation is filed, the Registrar, Patna University should get each of the claims of the petitioner, as raised in his representation, examined by the Pension Cell of the University, in accordance with law expeditiously, preferably within a period of four months on receipt of such representation so that the admitted dues of the petitioner could be paid with statutory interest without further delay. However, if any of the claims is found not admissible as per law, the same be communicated to the petitioner along with the reasons thereof. Learned counsel appearing for the University submits that in case of paucity of fund to make payment of the retiral dues, the university will be at liberty to make the necessary requisition to the State Government for payment of the admissible claims of the petitioner. In view of the above, in case the University moves the State Government for requisite fund justifying the paucity of fund for payment of the retiral dues, the same shall be considered by the State Government and necessary fund be released as per rule, if need be, preferably within a period of three months thereafter. Accordingly, the writ application is disposed of with the above observations/directions. Jagdish/- ( Shailesh Kumar Sinha,J.)