Pankaj Pradhan v. the State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This petition, filed by a petitioner seeking interest on delayed gratuity and arrear pension amounts for his deceased father, was disposed of. The Court directed the Director of Pension and Treasury Officer to pay interest at 8% per annum from the date of issuance of the pension order until actual payment.
What did the court decide?
Directing the Director of Pension, Provident Fund and Group Insurance and Treasury Officer Darjeeling to pay interest @ 8% per annum on gratuity and arrear pension. Payment to be made within one month