CWP No.9095 of 2009.doc - 1 – HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.9095 of 2009 (O&M) Date of Decision: 18.05.2010 **** Rulda Singh . . . . Petitioner VS. State of Punjab and others . . . . Respondents **** CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT **** 1. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? **** Present: Mr. Naveen Chhabra, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. B.S. Chahal, DAG Punjab ***** SURYA KANT J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioner retired as Sub Inspector from the Punjab Police on 31st March, 2008. The inaction of the respondents in not releasing the arrears of his GPF till January, 2009 has agitated the petitioner to approach this Court for grant of interest on the delayed payment. (2). The respondents, on the other hand, in their counter- affidavit have averred that the petitioner was required to furnish an affidavit which he tendered on 8th May, 2008 only. (3). Having heard learned counsel for the parties, I am of the considered view that even if the petitioner had CWP No.9095 of 2009.doc - 2 – furnished the requisite affidavit on 8th May, 2008, the respondents could still release the arrears of GPF within a reasonable period of two months or so thereafter. (4). In this view of the matter, the writ petition is allowed and the respondents are directed to pay the interest @ 7% per annum on the arrears of GPF for a period of six months to the petitioner. The interest amount shall be paid within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. (5). Ordered accordingly. (6). Dasti . (SURYA KANT) JUDGE 18.05.2010 vishal shonkar