Smt. Kiran Srivastava v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Energy Deptt. Lko. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Kiran Srivastava v. State of U.P., WRIT - A No. 11030 of 2025, Allahabad HC (Lucknow Bench), Manish Mathur J., allowed 21.01.2026. Widow's writ for late husband's medical reimbursement (Rs.14,39,199/- claimed; Rs.13,83,887/- already paid; Rs.33,370/- bill pending) and post-retiral dues. Directions: consider pending bill within 6 weeks of certified copy, pay within 4 weeks if entitled; interest @ 6% p.a. on GPF, GIS, Leave Encashment from 01.04.2024 till actual payment due to delayed disbursal after superannuation on 31.03.2024. Keywords: medical reimbursement, retiral benefits, GPF, GIS, leave encashment, interest on delayed payment, family pension prayer.
What did the court decide?
Writ allowed: (i) authority to consider the pending medical reimbursement bill of Rs.33,370/- within six weeks of service of a certified copy of the order, with actual payment within four weeks thereafter if the petitioner is entitled; (ii) interest @ 6% per annum on G.P.F., G.I.S. and Leave Encashment from 01.04.2024 till the date of actual payment; parties to bear their own costs.