Arjun Lal Mehar v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Service/writ matter (WPS No. 4565 of 2026, Chhattisgarh HC, Bilaspur; decided 24.06.2026 by Bibhu Datta Guru, J.): retired Forester Arjun Lal Mehar vs State of Chhattisgarh (Forest & Climate Change), Chief Conservator of Forest, DFO Sarangarh-Bilaigarh and Principal Accountant, AG Raipur, over withheld retiral dues/GPF and arrears. Disposed of without adjudication on the strength of the State counsel's undertaking (backed by DFO communication dated 23/06/2026 to the District Treasury Officer transmitting requisite documents) that dues would be paid within a fortnight; liberty reserved to revive the petition if grievance persists. Keywords: retiral dues, GPF, withheld pensionary benefits, arrears, disposal on undertaking, liberty to approach Court, District Treasury Officer, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of on the respondents' submission that the withheld retiral dues (GPF) would be released within a fortnight; liberty reserved to the petitioner to approach the Court again if the grievance persists.