JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. S. Roy, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S. Tapin, learned Sr. Govt. Advocate, Arunachal Pradesh appearing for the State/respondents.

2. This Writ Proceeding, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is being instituted by the petitioner -Sri Manik Chandra Dutta, praying for following relief(s):-

(1) To issue direction to the respondent authorities, to pay the salary of the petitioner, with all cumulative benefits, w.e.f. 22.10.1997 to 30.06.2017, on which date he had superannuated.

(2) To issue direction to the respondent authorities to process and pay the pensionary and other gratuity benefits, due to him.

(3) To pass such other order/orders as may be deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

3. The background facts, leading to filing of the present writ petition is adumbrated herein below :-

“The petitioner herein joined in the Arunachal Pradesh Police, in the rank of constable, on 02.11.1978. After his joining, the petitioner served at various places of the State of Arunachal Pradesh, like Kalaktang in West Kameng District, Roing of Lower Dibang Valley District, Changlang and Miao in Changlang District, etc. While