Shiv Ram Singh v. Union of India Thru. Secy. Ministry of Communication New Delhi and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Retiral/terminal dues writ; Privilege Leave Encashment unpaid after retirement on 31.12.2023; respondents Union of India (Ministry of Communication) and others; time-bound direction (two months) to competent authority (opposite party no.3) to verify and decide payment, with interest as per rules if payable; petition disposed, not allowed/dismissed on merits; no statute or precedent cited; single-judge bench (Shree Prakash Singh, J.); useful for matters where the court directs verification and decision rather than granting the monetary relief outright.
What did the court decide?
Direction to opposite party no.3 to verify the facts and take a decision on payment of Privilege Leave Encashment to the petitioner within two months of submission of a copy of the order, with any interest payable to be paid as per rules. ¶¶12