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ANJANI KUMAR SHARAN
Veena Jha, W/o. Dr. Murari Kumar Jha – Appellant
Versus
Nalanda University, Through Vice Chancellor – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Anjani Kumar Sharan, J.)
Heard Mr. Sharukh Alam, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Anjani Kumar, Sr. Counsel, assisted by Mr. Amit Kumar, learned counsel on behalf of the Nalanda University (hereinafter referred to as the ‘University’).
2. Petitioner has approached this Court for the following reliefs:-
(ii) For commanding the concerned respondents to release/remit the dues of the petitioner which is pending with the respondent no.1 to 3 since April, 2019.
(iii) For any other relief for which the petitioner is found entitled to be in the facts and circumstances of the case.
3. Petitioner has filed the present application against the illegal withholding of her rightful dues for work done in complete violation of the terms of employment. The terms and conditions of the offer letter, contract and Nalanda University Act, Statutes, Ordinances as amended/ notified from time to time were applicable to her employment. (Annexure-1 of the writ application).
4. The Nalanda University is
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Point of Law : Probation appointment - Appointment of the petitioner was not made on the said post of lecturer after following the requisite procedure under Statute 417 framed by the University.
The importance of natural justice and the requirement for an opportunity of hearing or enquiry before termination of service, as mandated by the aliah University act, 2007.
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