Dhirendra Nath Srivastava v. Union of India Thru. Secy. Ministry of Communication, New Delhi and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, granted the petitioner a direction to the respondent authorities to take a final decision on the payment of post-retiral benefits and interest within six weeks, relying on precedents including a Co-ordinate Bench judgment. The writ petition was disposed of with orders for expedited payment if entitlement is confirmed.
What did the court decide?
Order directed authorities to take final decision within six weeks and ensure payment of benefits within six weeks thereafter if petitioner is entitled.