Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Shivmangal Tripathi, former Administrative Officer of Uttarakhand Seeds and Tarai Development Corporation, retired on 31.05.2017 from the Pantnagar office (Haldi, Udham Singh Nagar).
- Respondent: Uttarakhand Seeds and Tarai Development Corporation (state corporation).
- Earlier proceeding: Writ Petition (S/B) No. 214 of 2023 filed seeking a mandamus for payment of gratuity and other retirement benefits; judgment dated 25.11.2024 held petitioner entitled to all dues and directed release within six months, with simple interest at 7% per annum on delayed payment.
- Current proceeding: Writ Petition (S/B) No. 559 of 2026 filed alleging that the department, in purported compliance, paid Rs 16,93,268 by Cheque No. 201250 on 30.08.2025 but deducted Rs 1,20,144 under various heads and failed to pay interest for the delayed payment beyond six months.
- Petitioner’s grievance: deductions are unlawful and interest has not been paid.
- State counsel’s position: deductions are valid; a speaking order will be issued on the petitioner’s representation dated 03.10.2025 concerning the deductions and interest.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposes of the writ petition, directing the competent authority to decide on the petitioner’s representation dated 03.10.2025 within four weeks from the date of this order.
- If any amount remains payable after that decision, the authority must pay the amount to the petitioner without further delay, along with interest as per the earlier judgment (7% per annum).
Topics: Retirement Benefits, Court Order