Sri Jnaneshwar S/O Nagappa Ambure v. the Divisional Controller
Case brief
What is this about?
The Single Judge of the High Court of Karnataka, in a batch of over 60 writ petitions filed by retired NWKRTC employees, directed the respondent corporation to pay interest at 6% p.a. instead of the claimed 12% p.a. on delayed leave encashment benefits, relying on a prior order and a specific Government Order.
What did the court decide?
Respondent directed to pay interest at 6% p.a. on delayed leave encashment. Compliance required within eight weeks. Penalty of 9% p.a. applicable for further delay.