ORDER :

Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, J.

Heard Mr. Rohit Sinha, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, Mr. Shadab bin Haque, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent State of Jharkhand, Mr. Diwakar Upadhyay, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent State of Bihar and Mr. Sudarshan Srivastava, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent No.4 [Accountant General].

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. The petitioner is happened to be the widow of late Dr. Krishna Bandhu Jha, who died on 22.05.2015 and that is why she has come before this Court.

4. The petitioner has preferred this writ petition for quashing the order dated 02.01.2004 passed by the Government of Jharkhand whereby 10 % of Gratuity and Pension has been directed to be withheld. The prayer for releasing of the said 100 % pension and gratuity were also made. Prayer for penal interest is also made.

5. The husband of