Seeturam Kashyap v. State of Chhattisgarh and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the recovery of excess pension dues. The court held that recovery of Rs. 28,816 was lawful as the petitioner had given an undertaking for payment and the State acted in accordance with natural justice and Supreme Court precedents.
What did the court decide?
The impugned order mandating recovery of Rs. 28,816 was held void and the recovery as pleaded was set aside.