Disposed
Chandrawati Devi v. Water Resources Department
Jharkhand HCWPC/203/2018
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner, widow of a deceased retired government employee, sought arrears of pension, gratuity, and other dues along with interest. The High Court held that while the core benefits had been paid, the petitioner was entitled to 10% interest on the paid amounts. Respondents were directed to pay the interest within six weeks.
What did the court decide?
Respondents were directed to pay 10% interest (6% statutory and 4% penal) on paid pension and gratuity amounts from the date of superannuation within six weeks.