Ashok Kumar Chaudhary v. Union of India Thru. Secy. Ministry of Communication New Delhi and 2 Others
Writ – Service matter – Retiral dues – Privilege Leave Encashment
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Writ - A No. 926 of 2026, decided January 30, 2026, by Shree Prakash Singh, J. Retired employee Ashok Kumar Chaudhary sought payment of Privilege Leave Encashment unpaid since retirement on 29.2.2024 against Union of India (Ministry of Communication) and others. Petition disposed of with direction to opposite party no. 3 to verify facts and decide payment within two months; interest, if payable, to be paid as per rules. No statute or precedent cited; no quantum determined.
What did the court decide?
Direction to opposite party no. 3 to look into the matter, verify the facts and take a decision on payment of Privilege Leave Encashment to the petitioner within two months from submission of a copy of the order; any interest payable on the said amount to be paid as per rules. ¶13