Budhija Ekka v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This court disposed of a writ petition seeking interest on delayed revised gratuity and arrear pension. Relying on a Division Bench judgment and a government circular, the court directed the Treasury Officer to pay 8% interest p.a. from the date of entitlement, to be paid within 12 weeks.
What did the court decide?
Direction to pay interest on revised gratuity and arrear pension @ 8% per annum from date of entitlement to date of actual payment within 12 weeks of service of order.