IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.15703 of 2026 Decided on: 11th September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sadhu Ram …..Petitioner Versus H.P. Tourism Development Corporation Limited and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Himanshu Kapila, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Harmender Singh, Advocate vice Mr. Shivank S. Panta, Advocate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Notice. Mr. Harmender Singh, Advocate vice Mr. Shivank S. Panta, learned Standing Counsel, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. This writ petition has been filed for the grant of following substantive relief:- “(i). That the directions may kindly be issued to the respondent Corporation to pay the amount of Gratuity (DCRG) and Leave encashment alongwith interest @ 9% per annum to the Petitioner with effect from due date i.e. 01.11.2023 till the date of its realization.” 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes 2 3. The petitioner was in service of the respondent- Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. and retired as Mali on 31.10.2023 from the office of Assistant General Manager, Himachal Bhawan, New Delhi after rendering about 32 years of regular service. It is the case of the petitioner that the amount of gratuity of Rs.10,46,473/- and leave encashment of Rs.5,66,820/- have been sanctioned by the respondents, vide office orders dated 09.08.2024 (Annexure P-1 Colly.). The grievance of the petitioner is that despite the aforesaid gratuity and leave encashment being sanctioned, the same have not been released. It is, however, submitted that an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- has been disbursed to the petitioner by the respondents on account of retiral benefits, i.e. gratuity. 4. In the facts and circumstances of the case, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to release the admissible retiral benefits alongwith statutory interest to the petitioner within a period of six months from today, in accordance with law. If the amount due is not paid within the aforesaid period, the same shall carry interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the due date till the actual date of payment. 3 The writ petition stands disposed of in the above terms, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 11, 2026 Judge Mukesh