Mithila University Directed to Settle Salary Arrears

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Patna

Order Date: 24-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Prof. Swarnlata Singh, retired Associate Professor, Dept. of Botany, S.K. Mahila College, Begusarai.
• Respondents: Additional Chief Secretary (Dept. of Education, Govt. of Bihar), Director Higher Education (Bihar), L.N. Mithila University (Vice‑Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer), Officer In‑charge P.V.C. Budh Marg, Principals of S.K. Mahila College and R.C.S. College.
• Petition sought declaration that non‑payment of outstanding salary arrears is illegal, mandamus for payment of arrears, penal interest at 18% per annum, and direction to dispose a representation dated 22‑07‑2025 filed before the Vice‑Chancellor.
• Counsel for petitioner indicated representation remains pending; respondents raised no objection.

Final Outcome

• Court, with parties’ consent, disposed the writ at this stage.
• Orders Vice‑Chancellor of L.N. Mithila University to dispose the pending representation within six months of receipt/production of this order, after granting the petitioner a hearing.
• The Vice‑Chancellor’s final order must be reasoned; if petitioner is found entitled to relief, the relief must be granted within three months of that final order.
• All pending interlocutory applications deemed disposed.

Topics: Employment Law, Higher Education Governance