IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI WEDNESDAY, THE 23RD JULY 2008 / 1ST SRAVANA 1930 W.P(C).No. 17375 of 2008(R) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------ R. VARADARAJAN, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE (RTD.), T.C 50/664-1, GEETHANJALI, KALADY, KARAMANA.P.O, TRIVANDRUM. BY ADV. SRI.S.SREEKUMAR RESPONDENTS: ------------ 1. STATE OF KERALA, REP. BY ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY (HOME & VIGILANCE), GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, TRIVANDRUM. 2. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, POLICE HEAD QUARTERS, TRIVANDRUM. 3. THE DIRECTOR, VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU, TRIVANDRUM. BY SMT. SUDHA DEVI,GOVERNMENT PLEADER THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23/07/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI, J ------------------- W.P.(C).17375/2008 -------------------- Dated this the 23rd day of July, 2008 JUDGMENT Petitioner retired from service on 30.6.2006 as Deputy Superintendent of Police (General Executive Branch). He is aggrieved that DCRG and leave surrender benefits are yet to be disbursed to him. He is also aggrieved as regards the denial of promotion to the post of Superintendent of Police (non IPS). Said grievances have been highlighted in Ext.P4 representation. A statement has been filed on behalf of the first respondent and the same reads as follows:- It is respectfully submitted that a Vigilance enquiry was conducted into the allegation that he misused the official vehicle. The Vigilance department suggested disciplinary action against the petitioner. The Government is yet to take a final decision in this matter. However, necessary direction has already been given to the Director General of Police to issue NLC as per the relevant rules as he is the pension sanctioning authority. When the NLC is issued he will be able to get the pensionary benefits. W.P.(C).17375/2008 2 2. In the circumstances, there is no further impediment in the disbursal of DCRG. Second respondent shall, therefore, within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment, ensure that due authorization is sent to the concerned treasury as also the petitioner, to enable him to obtain DCRG due to him. Second respondent shall also pass orders regarding the leave surrender benefits due to the petitioner within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. 3. As regards the claim made by the petitioner under Ext.P4, which is pending before the Government, it shall be considered and appropriate orders passed thereon, within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. V.GIRI, Judge mrcs