The Special Officer v. Mr.S.Kathiresan
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed writ appeals filed by a cooperative bank and Registrar challenging orders directing refund of excess salary amounts withheld from retiral benefits of retired Land Valuation Officers. The court held recovery barred in equity due to absence of fraud and passage of time, confirming the single judge's order.
What did the court decide?
Refund of withheld amounts from retiral benefits to the retired petitioners within six weeks.