Laxmi Chanda v. the Assam State Electricity Board and 5 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking release of family pension. The bench directed the petitioner to submit the death certificate of the first wife within 15 days. Upon receipt, authorities must process and release the full family pension within three months.
What did the court decide?
The petitioner is directed to submit the first wife's death certificate and representation within 15 days; authorities to release pension within 3 months.