In Brief
An Ayurvedic Medical Officer, initially allocated to Jharkhand in 2007 following Bihar's reorganization, was reallocated to Bihar in 2010 with mutual state consent. However, Jharkhand did not relieve him. Rather than pursue legal remedies, he continued working in Jharkhand for seven years until superannuating at age 60. He then sought absorption into Bihar, which has retirement at age 67. The Supreme Court held that his unexplained inaction over seven years, combined with delay in filing his writ petition until days before retirement and after being informed of no vacancies, disentitled him to relief. The Court set aside the High Court orders and allowed the appeal, emphasizing that he must bear responsibility for failing to pursue available legal remedies promptly.
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