Devendra Singh v. Kuldeep Ranka and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This Court disposed of numerous writ contempt petitions filed by retired employees of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation against officials for failure to pay due retiral benefits. Acknowledging the Corporation's precarious financial position, the Court allowed a payment priority scheme based on superannuation dates rather than immediate payment. The Court reserved rights for interest o
What did the court decide?
Contempt petitions dismissed; compliance with payment orders to be followed strictly on priority basis by date of superannuation; interest on delayed payments acknowledged.