Himachal Transport Corp Pays Driver Arrears

Authority: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla

Order Date: 15 June 2023

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Amar Chand, retired driver (retirement effective 31‑May‑2016).
• Respondents: Himachal Road Transport Corporation and others.
• Nature of Petition: Writ petition seeking (i) arrears of revision of pay scale for the period 01‑Jan‑2016 to 31‑May‑2016 with interest at 9% per annum from the respective dates until realization, and (ii) revision and payment of pension, gratuity and leave encashment with interest at 9% per annum from 01‑Jun‑2016 until realization, invoking the precedent of CWP No.3050 of 2014, Nek Ram vs. State of H.P. & others.
• Relevant Precedent: Counsel noted that a similar petition (CWP No.2108 of 2023) was granted relief on 31‑May‑2023.

Final Outcome

• The Court allowed the writ petition, directing the respondents to:

1. Pay arrears of pay as per the revised pay scales for 01‑Jan‑2016 to 31‑May‑2016, with interest at 6% per annum from the due date until actual payment.

2. Revise and pay the petitioner’s pension, gratuity and leave encashment, also with 6% per annum interest from 01‑Jun‑2016 until realization.

• Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed.

Topics: Pension, Pay Revision, Judicial Relief