Pramod Kumar Srivastava v. Union of India Thru. Secy. Ministry Communication, New Delhi and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, directed the Union of India to take a final decision on the petitioner's claim for interest on delayed post-retiral benefits. The direction was based on a precedent set by a coordinate bench in Ashok Kumar Shukla.
What did the court decide?
Direction to take a final decision on benefit payment within six weeks; ensure payment of benefits and interest within six weeks thereafter if entitled.