Mohinder Pal v. Hrtc and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla; CWP No. 15344/2024; decided 17.12.2024; Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J.; Mohinder Pal v. HRTC & Anr. Keywords: retiral benefits; delayed payment; interest 9% per annum; six months; Payment of Gratuity Act; gratuity; pension arrears; leave encashment; HRTC retiree. Relies on: Nek Ram v. State of H.P. (CWP 3050 of 2014); Sh. Subhash Chand v. HRTC (order dt. 25.08.2021, CWP 4377 of 2021); Ram Lal v. HPTDC (CWP 6034 of 2021); Review Petition No.110 of 2021 / CWP No.6928 of 2021. Outcome: petition disposed of; payment of remaining retiral benefits with applicable-rules interest within six months, failing which 9% p.a. till actual payment; pending miscellaneous applications disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to pay the remaining retiral benefits to the petitioner with interest at the actual rate as per applicable rules within six months; if delayed beyond six months, with interest at 9% per annum till actual payment; pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of.