IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.14355 of 2009 1. YOGENDRA KUMAR S/O SRI PARMESHWAR PASWAN MOH- WEST PATEL NAGAR, P.S. SHASTRI NAGAR, DISTT. PATNA Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. THE SECRETARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION DEPTT., BIHAR, PATNA 3. THE DEPUTY SECRETARY VIGILANCE DEPARTMENT ----------- 2. 12.11.2009 Learned Counsel is permitted to make necessary correction in the cause title with regard to respondent no. 3. Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for the State. It is not in controversy between the parties that in pursuance of order of suspension dated 15.9.2009 under Rule 9(1)(a) of the Bihar C.C.A. Rules, 2005, charges have been framed on 15.7.2009. Learned Counsel for the petitioner without prejudice submits that in that event the respondents are obliged to conclude the departmental proceeding expeditiously within a time period. This Court directs the departmental proceeding to be conducted expeditiously and concluded preferably within the time fixed by government instruction for conclusion of departmental proceedings. This observation shall however remain subject to adequate cooperation by the petitioner himself in expeditious conclusion within the time period. If the departmental proceedings are not concluded within that period and on request made by the petitioner the authorities are satisfied of the same, they shall be obliged to reconsider the issue of suspension by a reasoned and speaking order. The writ application stands disposed off. Snkumar/- (Navin Sinha,J.)