205-2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH LPA No.1358 of 2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.04.2025 Nand Lal Verma …Appellant Versus Chief Manager, Allahabad Bank and another …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA Present:- Mr. Ravi Malhotra, Advocate for the appellant. Mr. Ram Chander, Advocate for the respondents. ***** SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA, J.(Oral) CM No.3686-LPA of 2018 For the reasons stated in the application, the same is allowed and the delay of 172 days in re-filing the present appeal is condoned. CM No.3685-LPA of 2018 For the reasons mentioned in the application, the same is allowed and the delay of 52 days in filing the present appeal is condoned. LPA No.1358 of 2018 The appeal assails the order dated 11.09.2017 passed by learned Single Judge, whereby learned Single Judge, while directing for payment of salary for the period during suspension from 1992 to 2001, did not grant any interest. NEETU RANI 2025.04.09 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD LPA No.1358 of 2018 (O&M) -2- 2. We find that the writ-petitioner was involved in a criminal case whereafter trial, he was ultimately acquitted on 31.01.2008. 3. In view thereto, the action of non-payment of salary during the suspension period from 1992 to 2001 cannot be said to be unjustified and the interest, therefore, would not accrue. The claim for interest is rejected. 4. The present appeal is dismissed. 5. Pending miscellaneous application(s) also stand disposed of. (SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA) JUDGE 07.04.2025 (MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA) neetu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No NEETU RANI 2025.04.09 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD