ORAL JUDGMENT

Date : 08-07-2024 Heard Mr. P.N. Shahi, learned senior counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Jitendra Kr. Roy 1, S.C.-13, learned counsel for the State and Mr. Faiz Ahmad, learned counsel for the Magadh University.

2. By filing the present writ application, the petitioner has prayed for issuance of an appropriate writ/writs, order/orders, direction/directions for the following reliefs:

(i) To quash the order dated 09.01.2016 (Annexure-14) passed by the Vice- Chancellor, Magadh University (Respondent No. 4) whereby absorption of the petitioner as Lecturer in the Department of Ancient India and Asian Studies in S.B.A.N. College, Darhetta Lari, Jehanabad was directed to be made on the post vacated due to superannuation of Shri Sheo Pujan Sharma i.e. with effect from 01.02.2009 instead of 16.04.1990/18.04.1990 on which date the University had initially absorbed the petitioner vide notification dated

08.05.2005 (Annexure-09).

(ii) To quash the consequential notification dated 18.09.2018 (Annexure-15) whereby his services has been absorbed with effect from 01.02.2009 instead of 16.04.1990 and for shifting back his date of absorption from

01.02.2009 to 16.04.1990.

(iii) To pay the arre