SHANTI SWAROOP DIXIT v. UNION OF INDIA THRU. SECY. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION NEW DELHI AND 2 OTHERS
WRIA/5139/2025 · 2025-05-09
Rajesh Singh Chauhan
body2025
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[ 2025 DAILYLAW 139477 (ALL) · dailylaw.ai ]
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Neutral Citation No. - 2025:AHC-LKO:27201 Court No. - 3 Case :- WRIT - A No. - 5139 of 2025 Petitioner :- Shanti Swaroop Dixit Respondent :- Union Of India Thru. Secy. Ministry Of Communication New Delhi And 2 Others Counsel for Petitioner :- Abhay Kumar Ojha Counsel for Respondent :- A.S.G.I.,Nidhi Singh Hon'ble Rajesh Singh Chauhan,J.
1. Heard learned counsel for petitioner, Mr. Anand Dwivedi,
learned Counsel for opposite party no. 1 and Ms. Nidhi Singh,
learned counsel for opposite party nos. 2 & 3.
2. The present petition has been filed with the following main relief:-
"Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding the opposite party No.3 to pay admitted amount of Gratuity (1947562), Provident Fund (P.F) (669041) and Privileged leave encashment amount (916424) along with interest to the petitioners, at the interest rate which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit."
3. Since consideration of petitioner's grievance would entail factual aspects, without entering into merits of the case, liberty is granted to petitioner to move a fresh representation before opposite party No. 3 i.e. Additional General Manager (Unit Head) ITI Limited, Raebareli, U.P. In case such a representation is filed, the same shall be decided within period of eight weeks from the date a certified copy of this order is produced before the said authority. In case petitioner is found entitled for the aforesaid benefits, actual payment thereof shall be ensured within a period of eight weeks thereafter. The concerned authority shall also consider the aspect of interest on delayed payment.
4. With the aforesaid directions, the writ petition stands
disposed of.
Order Date :- 9.5.2025 Reena/- (Rajesh Singh Chauhan,J.) Digitally signed by :- REENA KANNAUJIYA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench