Khema Nand v. the Hptdcl and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
CWP 6473/2025, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, decided 22.05.2025, Sandeep Sharma, J. — Khema Nand (retired Captain, HPTDC) v. HPTDC and Anr.; writ petition for retiral benefits allowed; 50% gratuity and leave encashment with statutory interest within two weeks, balance within two months; arrears of salary + D.A. 01.01.2016 to 30.09.2022 from pay-scale revision w.e.f. 01.01.2016 payable within six months; default interest @ 9% per annum; pending miscellaneous applications disposed; no case law or statutory provisions cited.
What did the court decide?
Release of 50% of gratuity and leave encashment with statutory interest within two weeks; remaining amount with statutory interest within two months thereafter; admissible benefits of salary + D.A. arrears (01.01.2016 to 30.09.2022, pay-scale revision w.e.f. 01.01.2016) with statutory interest in accordance with law within six months; failure to pay within stipulated time attracts interest @ 9% per annum from the due date of actual payment.