Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital

Order Date: 25 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Bimla Devi, seeking family pension and other retiral dues for her late husband, Kripal.
  • Respondents: Nagar Nigam Almora (Municipal Commissioner) and others.
  • Husband’s service: Sweeper/Paryavaran Mitra, retired on 30 June 1995, died on 11 March 2008.
  • Petitioner alleges that no gratuity or family pension has been paid.
  • Representations were filed by the petitioner on 24 July 2025 and 15 December 2025 and remain pending, as acknowledged by the respondent.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposes the writ petition, directing the Municipal Commissioner of Nagar Nigam Almora to decide on the representations dated 24‑07‑2025 and 15‑12‑2025 within two months of receipt of a certified copy of this order.
  • Any pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Topics: Pension; Municipal Law