IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.14355 of 2008 MD.AFZAL Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 2/ 16/02/2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. The petitioner was suspended by an order dated 13.11.2003 under Rule-99 of the Bihar Service Code consequent to his having been taken into custody, as stated in the order of suspension. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that after his release from custody on 28.6.2005, there has been no fresh orders for his suspension, much less any departmental proceeding against him. He has submitted his joining also. It is contended on behalf of the petitioner that this continued prolonged suspension, allegedly on grounds of a criminal case, unconnected with discharge of official duties, is unsustainable in law. It appears that the petitioner has already represented for revocation of his suspension and which has already engaged the mind of the authorities also. Let an appropriate decision with regard to his continued suspension in the facts of the case be taken within a maximum period of six weeks from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order. The writ application stands disposed. KC/ ( Navin Sinha, J.)