Shyama Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge Patna High Court disposal (CWJC 11112 of 2024, decided 23-04-2025): petitioner Shyama Devi (widow of Late Shashi Bhushan Prasad); respondents State of Bihar/Bhawan Nirman Vibhag officers including Executive Engineer, Nawada; GPF and GIS dues of Rs.7,03,277/- found admissible but unpaid; headquarters letter no. 2361 (anu) dated 05.10.2024 sought allotment; writ petition disposed with direction to pay within twelve weeks, failing which 6% per annum interest on the delayed payment recoverable from erring officials; dues outstanding since 31.01.2020; NAFR; uploaded 25.04.2025.
What did the court decide?
Direction to concerned respondents, including the Executive Engineer, Building Construction Department, Nawada, to pay the admissible GPF/GIS amount of Rs.7,03,277/- preferably within twelve weeks; on any delay, 6% per annum interest on the delayed payment, recoverable from erring officials.