CWP-13669 IN THE 264 Indro Devi State of Haryana and others CORAM: Present : HARPREET SINGH BRAR 1. the Constitution of India with a prayer for issuance of order in the nature of the service benefits of husband of petitioner including GPF, group insurance, gratuity etc in favour of petitioner, as husband of petitioner died in harness 2. husband of the petitioner had unfortunately died on 14.05.2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic pandemic) while serving in respondent has only received the compensation, how gratuity and group insurance have not been released. In this regard, the 1 13669-2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP Date of Decision: VERSUS State of Haryana and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Mr. Chanderhas Yadav, Advocate Mr. Arun Singla, AAG, Haryana. Mr. R.S Budhwar, Advocate for HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (Oral) The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 the Constitution of India with a prayer for issuance of in the nature of mandamus directing the the service benefits of husband of petitioner including GPF, group insurance, gratuity etc in favour of petitioner, as husband of petitioner died in harness Learned counsel for the petitioner husband of the petitioner had unfortunately died on 14.05.2021 due to 19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic while serving in respondent-Corporation. Further, the has only received the compensation, how gratuity and group insurance have not been released. In this regard, the HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-13669-2023 Date of Decision: September 15, 2025 .....Petitioner VERSUS ...Respondent HARPREET SINGH BRAR , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Arun Singla, AAG, Haryana. , Advocate for respondents No.2 and 3. The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India with a prayer for issuance of an appropriate writ or mandamus directing the respondent-authorities to release the service benefits of husband of petitioner including GPF, group insurance, gratuity etc in favour of petitioner, as husband of petitioner died in harness. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that the husband of the petitioner had unfortunately died on 14.05.2021 due to coronavirus pandemic and COVID Corporation. Further, the petitioner has only received the compensation, however, retiral benefits like GPF, gratuity and group insurance have not been released. In this regard, the , 2025 ...Respondents of or authorities to release the service benefits of husband of petitioner including GPF, group insurance, the husband of the petitioner had unfortunately died on 14.05.2021 due to COVID petitioner ever, retiral benefits like GPF, gratuity and group insurance have not been released. In this regard, the PUNEET CHAWLA 2025.09.19 11:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-13669 petitioner has submitted number of representations but the same were remained unheeded. 3. submits that all favour of the petitioner, as such, her grievance of non benefits stands substantially redressed. Further, the petitioner is receiving monthly financial assist Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules 2019 w.e.f. 01.06.2021. It is further submitted that husband of the petitioner who was appointed on 10.03.2019 is not entitled to any GPF/EPF. The benefits which h given to the petitioner read Sr. No. Particular 1. Gratuity 2. Leave encashment 3. Ex- grant 4. Arrears of monthly financial assistant 4. through the case file with their able assistance 5. arrears of monthly financial assistance had already 2 13669-2023 petitioner has submitted number of representations but the same were remained unheeded. Per contra learned counsel for the respondent submits that all admissible financial benefits have already been released in favour of the petitioner, as such, her grievance of non benefits stands substantially redressed. Further, the petitioner is receiving monthly financial assistance as per Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules 2019 w.e.f. 01.06.2021. It is further submitted that husband of the petitioner who was appointed on 10.03.2019 is not entitled to any GPF/EPF. The benefits which h given to the petitioner reads as under:- Particular Amount Paid Cheque No Gratuity Rs.190242/- 463317 Leave encashment Rs.47561/- 301503 -gratia grant Rs.100000/- 301541 Arrears of monthly financial assistant Arrear of 17 days (from 15.05.2021 to 31.05.2021) in the month of November, 2023 paid in 12.2023 (Along with the monthly financial assistance) Rs.17423/ I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and gone the case file with their able assistance It transpires that gratuity, leave encashment, ex arrears of monthly financial assistance had already petitioner has submitted number of representations but the same were learned counsel for the respondent-Corporation admissible financial benefits have already been released in favour of the petitioner, as such, her grievance of non-payment of financial benefits stands substantially redressed. Further, the petitioner is receiving ance as per Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules 2019 w.e.f. 01.06.2021. It is further submitted that husband of the petitioner who was appointed on 10.03.2019 is not entitled to any GPF/EPF. The benefits which had already Cheque No Date 463317 06.10.2021 301503 18.06.2021 301541 19.07.2021 Arrear of 17 days (from 15.05.2021 to 31.05.2021) in the month of November, 2023 paid in 12.2023 (Along with the monthly financial assistance) Rs.17423/- I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and gone the case file with their able assistance. It transpires that gratuity, leave encashment, ex-gratia and arrears of monthly financial assistance had already been given to the petitioner has submitted number of representations but the same were Corporation admissible financial benefits have already been released in payment of financial benefits stands substantially redressed. Further, the petitioner is receiving ance as per Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules 2019 w.e.f. 01.06.2021. It is further submitted that husband of the petitioner who was appointed on ad already I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and gone gratia and given to the PUNEET CHAWLA 2025.09.19 11:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-13669 petitioner. Further, the husband of petitioner was appointed on 10.03.2019 and is not covered under the New Pension Scheme. As such, he is not entitled to GPF/EPF, as his share of NPS was never deducted. the financial benefits mentioned above, the petitioner has also received amount of Rs.500000/ assistance to the family of Corona warriors. 6. written statement present case, as all admissible benefits have a of the petitioner. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of, along with any pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. September P.C 3 13669-2023 petitioner. Further, the husband of petitioner was appointed on 10.03.2019 is not covered under the New Pension Scheme. As such, he is not entitled to GPF/EPF, as his share of NPS was never deducted. the financial benefits mentioned above, the petitioner has also received amount of Rs.500000/- on account of special c assistance to the family of Corona warriors. In view of the stand taken by respondent written statement, no further intervention by this Court is required in the present case, as all admissible benefits have a of the petitioner. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of, along with any pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. September 15, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned. : Whether Reportable. : petitioner. Further, the husband of petitioner was appointed on 10.03.2019 is not covered under the New Pension Scheme. As such, he is not entitled to GPF/EPF, as his share of NPS was never deducted. Apart from the financial benefits mentioned above, the petitioner has also received on account of special compassionate financial assistance to the family of Corona warriors. stand taken by respondent-Corporation in the , no further intervention by this Court is required in the present case, as all admissible benefits have already been granted in favour of the petitioner. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of, along with any pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Yes/No petitioner. Further, the husband of petitioner was appointed on 10.03.2019 is not covered under the New Pension Scheme. As such, he is not Apart from the financial benefits mentioned above, the petitioner has also received ompassionate financial in the , no further intervention by this Court is required in the lready been granted in favour of the petitioner. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of, along (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) PUNEET CHAWLA 2025.09.19 11:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document