HRTC Ordered to Pay Benefits Six Months

Authority: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla

Order Date: 09 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Tripta Devi, retired employee of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC).
• Respondents: Himachal Road Transport Corporation and others.
• Petition seeks payment of remaining retiral benefits (gratuity, pension arrears, leave encashment) with interest for delay.
• Court relied on earlier judgments (CWP No.3050/2014, CWP No.4377/2021, CWP No.6034/2021, Review Petition No.110/2021) directing payment within six months and interest at 9% per annum for delays beyond six months.
• The court clarified that the corporation must pay entire retiral dues, including interest as per applicable rules, within six months from the due date.

Final Outcome

• The High Court orders HRTC to pay the petitioner the remaining retiral benefits within six months from the order date.
• If payment is delayed beyond six months, interest at 9% per annum will accrue until actual payment.
• All pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Topics: Retirement Benefits, Judicial Order, Interest on Delayed Payments