IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.4255 of 2023 Date of Decision: 26.8.2025 _____________________________________________________________________ Manoj Kumar and Ors. ……...Petitioners Versus Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya and Ors. …....Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? For the Petitioners: Mr. Arun Rana, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Naresh K. Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.1. Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Rajan Kahol and Mr. B.C. Verma, Additional Advocates General, for respondents No. 2 and 3. ___________________________________________________________________________ Sandeep Sharma, J. (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioners on instructions fairly states that retiral benefits, as prayed, in the instant petition already stand released to the petitioners save and except interest on delayed payment. 2. Mr. Naresh K. Sharma, learned counsel appearing for respondent No.1-University states that though entire consequential benefits stand released to the petitioners, but if anything remains to be released, they may approach University by way of a representation, which shall be considered and decided expeditiously. 3. Consequently, in view of the above, present petition is disposed of with a direction that in case petitioners file representation - 2 - within one week to the competent authority, praying therein for release of interest on delayed payment, if not already paid, which shall be considered by the competent authority expeditiously, preferably, within two weeks. Liberty is reserved to the petitioners to file appropriate proceedings before appropriate court of law if they still remain aggrieved. All pending applications stand disposed of. August 26, 2025 (Sandeep Sharma), (manjit) Judge