Raj Kumar Singh v. The State Of Bihar and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner, a former wine shop licensee, moved for recovery of a security deposit of Rs.38,720/- deposited for the license year 2002-03. The court observed the sum had already been paid on 11th June, 2014, pending this petition. It directed respondents to pay 9% annual interest on the deposited amount for the relevant period, referencing a prior order by Hon'ble The Chief Justice.
What did the court decide?
Payment of interest @ 9% p.a. on Rs.38,720/- for period 1.7.2003 to 10.6.2014, to be paid within three weeks.