IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA LPA No.301 of 2002 RAJENDRA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Versus DR. RAJNARAYAN SINGH & ORS. For the Appellant : Mr. A.K. Upadhaya, Adv. For the Respondent: Mr. A.N. Banerjee, Adv. ----------- 7/ 20/04/2010 Heard learned counsel for the appellant and learned counsel for the Respondents. Learned counsel for the appellant fairly submits that he does not challenge the impugned order insofar as it directs payment of statutory interest over the accumulated dues of G.P.F. He assails only that part of the order by which the writ court has granted 18 % interest on the gratuity amount in case any discrepancy in amount is found between that claimed and paid, on a representation to be filed by the respondent. Having considered the submissions made on behalf of the parties, we are of the opinion that grant of 18% of interest appears to be on the excessive side and justice will be done if it is reduced to 9%. With that modification the appeal stands disposed. KC ( Navin Sinha, J.) (Dinesh Kumar Singh, J.)