Kiran Prabha Singh v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Gram Vikash Vibhag Lko. and 2 Others
Service Law – Post-retiral benefits – Leave encashment
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench; WRIT - A No. 1498 of 2026; decided February 11, 2026 by Hon'ble Manish Mathur, J. Petitioner Kiran Prabha Singh versus State of U.P. through Principal Secretary, Gram Vikash Vikas Vibhag (C.S.C. for respondents). Claim for post-retiral benefits, namely leave encashment, with 12% interest, payable to petitioner's husband Vijay Shankar Singh, retired Gram Vikash Adhikari (retirement 31.07.2019). Court found the grievance involved factual aspects; disposed of the petition directing the authority to decide a fresh representation within six weeks, ensure payment within a further six weeks if entitlement is found, and decide interest on delayed payment. Useful for: leave encashment claims, retiral dues, direction to decide representation, interest on delayed payment of post-retiral benefits.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with liberty to file a fresh representation; authority to decide it within six weeks; if entitlement is found, payment of the post-retiral benefits (leave encashment) to be ensured within six weeks thereafter; authority also to decide interest on delayed payment.