Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Dr. Panjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (through Vice‑Chancellor & Anr.) as appellant; Late Shri Dattopant S/o Lalchandsa Bhavsar (through legal representatives) as respondent.
  • Nature: Civil Appeals No. 1474/2016 and 1475/2016 (III) pending before the Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat.
  • Settlement Agreement: Dated 18.07.2026, referenced in letter bearing O.W. digitally signed by Shubham Soni on 2026.09.10 18:38:10 IST (signature not verified) and BGA/19/2014/1474 dated 15.07.2026.
  • Key Terms of Settlement:

1. The Supreme Court Lok Adalat decision/order shall be confined to the present matter and shall not set a precedent for future cases.

2. Pension & admissible benefits calculation for Shri Dattopant Bhavsar was initiated following a discussion on 19/06/2026; expected duration 1 to 1.5 months.

3. Post‑calculation, the proposal will be sent for financial sanction, then to the Government for approval, requiring an additional 2 to 3 months.

4. Payment will be made only after Government approval, sanction, and availability of funds.

5. Respondent’s affidavit states that no interest shall be claimed on arrears if payment is delayed.

6. Upon receipt of funds, the sanctioned amount will be deposited into the bank account of the legally entitled person as per the legal heir certificate/consent letter submitted by the respondent.

7. Ms. Shilpa Chauhan confirmed that the legal representatives have obtained heirship documents and authorized one representative to receive the amount.

8. Ms. Chauhan assured that approval is a formality and payment will be made within two months from the date of approval.

9. If payment is not made within the agreed period, the aggrieved party is granted liberty to revive the appeal(s).

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court disposed the appeals as settled in accordance with the settlement agreement, granting liberty to the aggrieved party to revive the appeal if payment is not effected within the stipulated period.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Pension Payment