IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.12636 of 2009 DAYA RAM SAH . Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS . 2 10.12.2009 Heard counsel for the petitioner and the counsel appearing for the State. Petitioner’s prayer is for quashing the order dated 3.8.2009 contained in Memo no. 2421 issued by the District Superintendent of Education, Darbhanga, whereby in contemplation of a departmental proceeding he has been put under suspension. The impugned order indicates that some charges have been framed against the petitioner. Inquiry Officer has been appointed and for conducting the departmental proceeding properly petitioner had been put under suspension. He however, alleged malafide and also that without considering departmental circulars the proceeding has been initiated and he has been put under suspension. But all these plea he can take before the Inquiry Officer by filing a show cause and that should be considered in the proceeding. I do not find any apparent error in the order impugned (Annexure-13), as such this application is dismissed. The respondents are however, directed to complete the departmental proceeding, preferably within - 2 - a period of six months. Petitioner will also cooperate in the departmental proceeding. In case, despite petitioner’s proper cooperation the proceeding is not concluded within six months, the suspension order should be revoked. (Mridula Mishra,J.) A.Kumar