IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.6146 of 2005 DEVESH KUMAR MISHRA Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 4 6.3.2009 The District Treasury Officer, Khagaria is present in Court and has filed affidavit explaining the reason for delay in payment of gratuity, pension etc. to the petitioner. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents. The Court does not want to express any opinion on the merit of some of the objections which have been raised by the Treasury Officer for non-payment of arrears of pension and gratuity. But keeping in mind that he has expressed apology and also ensures that steps have been taken to release of arrears of pension, the matter is allowed to rest. It is also stated that gratuity and current pension has been paid. This writ application is disposed of with a direction to the Treasury Officer that no sooner the authorization is received from the Accountant General he shall ensure payment of arrears of pension forthwith. The personal appearance of the Treasury Officer is dispensed with. RPS (Ajay Kumar Tripathi,J.)