PATNA, India, March 24 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on March 19:

Heard the parties.

2. The petitioner is aggrieved with the Office order, as contained in Memo No. 114 dated 28.02.2022, issued under the signature of Executive Engineer, North Koel Canal Division, Navinagar, Aurangaband whereby a direction has been accorded to deduct total amount of Rs.3,70,542/- from his earned leave by ascribing the reason that the same has been paid in excess to his entitlement, during the period 01.01.2009 to 31.07.2017 and further during the period 01.07.2019 to 31.08.2021.

3. Learned Advocate for the petitioner adverting to the facts narrated in the writ petition has contended that the petitioner was duly appointed on the post of ...