Bimala Patra v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delayed pensionary benefits — interest on arrears — retired school teacher; PPO issued 14.03.2001; gratuity and arrear pension released 12.06.2001; writ disposed of directing Treasury Officer to pay 9% per annum interest from next date of retirement till actual payment, within 16 weeks, else additional 2% per annum interest; no costs; W.P.A. 3241 of 2024, decided 26.02.2024 by Rajasekhar Mantha, J.
What did the court decide?
Direction on the respondents, particularly the concerned Treasury Officer, to pay interest @ 9% per annum on gratuity and arrear pension from the next date of retirement of the petitioner's husband till actual payment, within 16 weeks from service of an authenticated copy of the order, failing which additional interest @ 2% per annum is payable; no order as to costs. ¶11