In Brief
An Ayurvedic Medical Officer, initially allocated to Jharkhand after Bihar's reorganization in 2000, sought re-allocation to Bihar in 2010, which was granted with both States' consent. However, Jharkhand did not relieve him. He continued working there for seven years and attained superannuation at age 60 (Jharkhand's limit) before filing a writ petition demanding relief. The Supreme Court held that his failure to pursue legal remedies promptly over seven years, combined with his attaining superannuation in his original State while having valid re-allocation orders unenforced, made it inappropriate to grant relief. The appeal was allowed and the High Court's judgment set aside.
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