IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP (T) No. 9408/2008 Decided on:30.3.2011 _____________________________________________ Amar Singh. …Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. …Respondents. ________________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No For the petitioner : Mr. Keshav Thakur, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. P.M. Negi, learned Deputy Advocate General with Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. _____________________________________________________ Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge (oral). Mr. R.P. Singh, learned Assistant Advocate General submits that the entire amount of D.C.R.G. has been released in favour of the petitioner during the pendency of this petition. However, Mr. Keshav Thakur submits that interest has not been paid on the delayed amount of D.C.R.G. Petitioner has, in fact, retired from service on 31.1.2002. The amount of the D.C.R.G. was required to be paid immediately on the date of retirement. However, the same has been paid almost after a 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No 2 decade. In view of this, the petitioner is entitled to reasonable interest on the delayed payment. 2. Consequently, the respondents are directed to pay the petitioner interest on the delayed payment of D.C.R.G, as prescribed under rule 68 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 read with instruction No.II appended thereto. 3. In view of above directions, the petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. No costs. (Justice Rajiv Sharma), Judge. 30.3.2011 *awasthi*