The present writ petition has been preferred for the following reliefs:-

1) For an appropriate writ in the nature of Certiorari for quashing the order dated 13.3.2002 passed by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Government of Bihar, Patna whereby and whereunder the punishment has been inflicted upon the petitioner whereby it has been decided that the petitioner will not get his salary for the period 30.10.1999 to 08.12.1999, i.e. for the period in which the petitioner was in custody and further it has been decided that the said period will be treated as a break in his service and a further punishment has been inflicted that 10% of his pension be deducted with cumulative effect, 2) For a further writ of or in the nature of mandamus be issued from this Hon’ble Court directing the concerned respondents to pay the entire retiral benefits of the petitioner forthwith and immediately without giving effect to the order impugned.

The facts in brief are stated as under:-

The petitioner joined as Inspector of Factories pursuant to selection through Bihar Public Service Commission on 1.9.1965 and his services were confirmed on 1.11.1974. On 30.10.19