JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. Rajendra Krishna, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr. Mohan Kumar Dubey, the learned A.C. to the learned Advocate General appearing on behalf of the respondent State.

2. This writ petition has been heard through Video Conferencing in view of the guidelines of the High Court taking into account the situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. None of the parties have complained about any technical snag of audio-video and with their consent this matter has been heard.

3. This writ petition was heard on different dates.

4. On 12.03.2021 Mr. Rajendra Krishna, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had concluded his argument on behalf of the petitioner. On 09.07.2021, the matter was adjourned and was directed to be posted for argument of the learned Advocate General on 23.07.2021. The learned Advocate General had resumed his argument and for further argument it was adjourned for 30.07.2021. The argument of learned Advocate General was concluded on 27.08.2021 and it was fixed for today for reply on behalf of the petitioner.

5. I.A. No.3358/2020 was filed for stay and I.A. No.4154/2020 was filed for urgent interim relief whic