CWP No.520 of 2010.doc - 1 – HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP No.520 of 2010 (O&M) Date of Decision: 29.03.2010 **** Piar Kaur . . . . 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. B.S Sewak, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. B.S. Chahal, DAG, Punjab ***** SURYA KANT J. (ORAL) (1). The petitioner is widow of late Harmit Singh who was working as a Class-IV employee, namely, as Beldar in the Irrigation Department, Government of Punjab. Late Harmit Singh unfortunately passed away on 30.04.2002 while in service. Though 8 years have passed, the petitioner has not been paid the arrears of GPF and GIS. (2). Upon notice, the respondents have filed their counter- reply/affidavit, in which it is averred that the petitioner has submitted the prescribed pro forma for refund of GPF/GIS in January, 2010 only. CWP No.520 of 2010.doc - 2 – (3). Heard learned counsel for the parties at some length. The petitioner is an illiterate and hapless woman and owing that fact the office of respondent NO.2 was under an obligation to help her in getting the formalities completed so that the arrears of GPF/GIS could be released to her well in time. (4). In any case the amount of GPF/GIS remained with the respondents they are liable to refund the same along with due interest. (5). The respondents have today placed on record the details to show that the arrears of GPF/GIS have since been paid to the petitioner. It is accordingly directed that let the respondents pay interest @ 9% from the due date till the actual date of realization, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. (6). As regards the third relief, namely, the employment of the petitioner on compassionate grounds under the ex gratia policy, the respondents are directed to consider and dispose of the said claim within the stipulated period and in accordance with law. (7). The writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. (8). Ordered accordingly. (9). Dasti . (SURYA KANT) JUDGE CWP No.520 of 2010.doc - 3 – 29.03.2010 vishal shonkar