the time of superannuation, a sum of Rs.1,22,097/- was deducted from his gratuity and the balance amount was paid. However, when the petitioner approached the Competent Authority under Payment of Gratuity Act and the Assistant Commissioner of Labour, vide order dated 16.04.2008, it has been directed that the petitioner be paid Rs.2,70,768/- with interest at 9% per annum for the period from 01.08.2002 till the date of payment. The said Order was challenged by the 2nd respondent bank in Writ Petition No. 7166 of 2011, raising various grounds. This Court, purely on humanitarian grounds, suggested a sum of Rs.75,000/- to be paid to the petitioner to put an end to the litigation. Though the petitioner initially is reluctant to accept the said amount and insisted for Rs.99,000/-, finally he has relented to receive Rs.75,000/-. Hence, this Court directed the respondent bank to pay a sum of Rs.80,000/-, pursuant to which, today, a pay order bearing No. 225538 dated 23.12.2016 for a sum of Rs.80,000/drawn in favour of the petitioner, has been produced before this Court. The petitioner also filed an affidavit on 21.12.2016 undertaking to the effect that he would abide by the decision taken by this Court. The petitioner, who is in the present in the Court, as well as the learned Amicus categorically assert that the settlement suggested by the Court is just. Therefore, the pay order is handed over to the petitioner, receipt of which has been acknowledged in favour of the 2nd respondent bank.
