Claim For Gratuity Interest Not Maintainable Through Miscellaneous Application After Writ Disposal: Allahabad High Court

RP Singh, a retired Office Assistant II from the Executive Engineer’s office in Ayodhya, retired in 2004. Upon retirement, he was paid most of his gratuity, but around Rs. 26,000 was withheld without explanation. After multiple requests went unanswered, RP Singh filed a writ petition seeking the release of this withheld amount. The court ordered the employer to reconsider the gratuity payment, and the amount was eventually paid. However, the…