High Court Sets Aside Bihar Secretariat's Order Withholding Employee's 100% Pension Pending Disciplinary Action, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost

The Patna High Court recently reversed an order passed by the Bihar Secretariat's office withholding an employee's 100% pensionary benefits, without concluding the disciplinary enquiry initiated against him. Justice P. B. Bajanthri also directed the Secretariat officials to pay a cost of Rs.1 Lakhs to the Petitioner, for "lapses" in following Bihar Pension Rules. The petitioner...