` CWP-2384-2018 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 209 CWP-2384-2018 Date of Decision: 09.07.2025 Sukhbir Singh …Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others …Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present: - Mr. Naveen Daryal, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Raman Sharma, Additional Advocate General, Haryana *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to the respondent to release his retiral dues. 2. The petitioner retired on 31.10.2017. He was granted benefit of 3rd Assured Career Progression (‘ACP’) Scheme w.e.f. 01.09.2009. The said benefit was withdrawn by order dated 07.12.2017 (Annexure P-3) meaning thereby benefit of ACP Scheme was withdrawn after the petitioner’s retirement. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that during the pendency of present petition, the respondent has withdrawn all the proceedings and released withheld gratuity along with other benefits. The petitioner is entitled to interest on the delayed payment of gratuity. As per MOHIT KUMAR 2025.07.09 16:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. ` CWP-2384-2018 -2- the applicable provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, interest is payable on the delayed payment of gratuity. 4. Learned State counsel expressed his inability to controvert the fact that interest is payable on delayed payment of gratuity. 5. In the backdrop, the petition stands disposed of with a direction to respondent to pay interest @ 7.5% per annum on the gratuity. The interest shall be payable from the expiry of two months from the date of retirement till the actual date of payment. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 09.07.2025 Mohit Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHIT KUMAR 2025.07.09 16:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.