Nilam Devi, v. The Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
A writ petition filed by the wife of a deceased traffic clerk seeking family pension, gratuity, and other retirement benefits under Bihar Pension Rules 1950.
What did the court decide?
The writ application was disposed on the ground that retirement benefits like earned leaves, provident fund, and gratuity were already paid, and family pension was not applicable in the corporation.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.24271 of 2019
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Nilam Devi, Wife of Ganesh Thakur (Retired Traffic Clerk) resident of Ward No. 1, Village-Kariyan, Post-Kariyan, Police Station-Khanpur, DistrictSamastipur.
... ... Petitioner/s
- Versus
- The Union of India through the under secretary, ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New Delhi.
- The Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New Delhi.
- The Central Provident Fund Commissioner Employee Provident Fund Organization Head Office Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.
- The State of Bihar the Principal Secretary, Transport Department Government of Bihar, Vishwesaraiya Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna.
- The Secretary, Transport Department Government of Bihar, Vishwesaraiya Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to family pension and other retirement benefits from the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation.
Whether the petitioners husband late Ganesh Thakur has been paid all earned leaves, provident fund, gratuity and arrears of salary.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Nilam Devi
- respondent
Union of India
- respondent
State of Bihar
- respondent
Bihar State Road Transport Corporation
Coram
Case details
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