State’s Apathy in 14-Year Delay of Retiral Dues to Deceased's Family Criticized, 8% Interest Ordered: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to pay interest on the delayed payment of retiral dues to Smt. Krishnawati, the widow of a deceased government employee. The case, Writ-A No. 12642 of 2020, was heard by the Hon'ble Justice Ajay Bhanot on November 12, 2024, where the petitioner sought compensation for the long delay in the disbursement of her husband's pension, family…