Authority: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Order Date: October 6, 2023
Case Overview
- Petition: CWP No. 5788 of 2023 filed by Kulbhushan Lal, retired Yard Master (retirement date 31‑03‑2020), seeking arrears of pay revision and related benefits.
- Respondents: Himachal Road Transport Corporation and another entity.
- Relief Sought: (i) Release of arrears of pension on revised rates with interest @ 9% per annum; (ii) Release of revised amount of commutation of pension, leave encashment, DCRG with interest @ 9% per annum; (iii) Pay arrears of revision of pay scale w.e.f. 01‑01‑2016 to 31‑03‑2020 with interest @ 9% per annum from the respective dates till realization.
- Procedural Notes: Advocate Vinod Kumar Gupta appeared for respondents and waived service of notice. Both counsel referenced earlier judgments—CWP No.3050 of 2014 (Nek Ram vs. State of H.P.), CWP No.2108 of 2023 (relief granted on 31‑05‑2023), and CWP No.2421 of 2023 (relief granted on 15‑06‑2023).
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the writ petition, directing respondents to pay arrears of pay as per the revised pay scales from 01‑01‑2016 to 31‑03‑2020 with interest at 6% per annum from the due date till realization.
- Respondents must also revise and pay pension, gratuity, and leave encashment with interest at 6% per annum to the petitioner from 01‑01‑2016 till realization.
- All pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
Topics: Pension Arrears, Interest Rate, Public Transport