Magadh University Salary Claim Withdrawn by Court

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Patna

Order Date: 24-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Dinesh Prasad, resident of Hilsa, Nalanda, seeks payment of salary arrears from Magadh University for the period 09‑01‑2004 to 05‑10‑2010, with interest at 6% per annum.
• Respondents: State of Bihar (Education Department), Director Higher Education, Vice Chancellor Magadh University, Registrar, Finance Officer, and principals of two colleges.
• Earlier proceedings: In CWJC No.91 of 2008, the Court ordered petitioner to file a detailed representation before the University; petitioner filed representation on 22‑12‑2010, which remains pending.
• Current petition: Petitioner, through counsel, requested withdrawal of the writ application to pursue the pending representation before the University Registrar; respondents raised no objection.

Final Outcome

• The Court, with consent of parties, permitted the withdrawal of the writ application and granted the petitioner liberty to continue his remedy before the Magadh University Registrar.

Topics: Salary Arrears, Court Withdrawal, Higher Education