Tapan Kumar Pati v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the State of West Bengal to pay interest on delayed gratuity and arrear pension. The court held the petitioner entitled to interest at 8% per annum from the date of retirement until payment.
What did the court decide?
Payment of interest @ 8% per annum on gratuity and arrear pension from date of retirement till payment.