IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.19687 of 2025 Date of Decision: 05.01.2026 _______________________________________________________ Narayan Dutt Sharma …….Petitioner Versus Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited & others … Respondents _______________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the Petitioners: Mr. Yash Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anil Kumar, Advocate. ____________________________________________________ Sandeep Sharma, Judge(oral): While placing on record G/L Account document, Mr. Anil Kumar, learned counsel representing the respondents, states that sum of Rs. 9,70,140/- on account of leave encashment stands released in favour of the petitioner. 2. Having perused the aforesaid document, which is taken on record, there appears to be merit in the contention of learned counsel for the respondents. 3. Learned counsel representing the petitioner, while fairly acknowledging receipt of aforesaid amount, also admits that the petitioner has received the amount of gratuity, but till date, interest on delayed payment has not been released. 1Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 4. Learned counsel representing the respondents, on instructions, states that interest on delayed payment, if not already paid, shall be paid expeditiously. 5. Consequently, in view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to ensure that interest on delayed payment on account of leave encashment and gratuity is paid expeditiously, preferably within a period of three months, failing which, petitioner would be entitled to interest at the rate of 6% p.a. over and above the interest otherwise ordered to be paid. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Sandeep Sharma), Judge January 05, 2026 (shankar)