JUDGMENT :

Sanjay Karol, J.

Following issues arise for consideration in this appeal before this Court:-

(i) Whether the writ petitioner/respondent-herein is entitled under law for the dues claimed?

(iii) What are the responsibilities that accrue upon the State as an employer and whether in the present facts those responsibilities have been met?

2. The writ petitioner in CWJC No.864 of 2020 titled as Surendra Prasad Sinha versus The State of Bihar and Ors. approached the Court seeking the following reliefs:

“For issuance of appropriate writ(s)/direction(s) commanding the respondents for grant and pay post retirement benefits (Pension, Gratuity, Leave Enchashment, Provident Fund and Group Insurance) with all other consequential benefits along with dues of salary for the month of February 2018 till the date of retirement i.e. 31.01.2019 with statutory as well as penal interest.”

3. The learned Single Judge by an order dated 23rd June, 2020 disposed of the writ petition directing the respondent no.4 namely The District Education Officer, Nawada to take a final decision upon the writ pe