IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 7545 of 2010 Date of decision: 12.05.2011 Sunder Ram …. Petitioner Versus The State of H.P. and others …. Respondents Coram : The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Ahuja, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. J.L. Bhardwaj, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. J.K. Verma, Deputy Advocate General. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J.(Oral): The writ petition is filed with the following prayer:- (i) That the writ in the nature of mandamus may kindly be issued directing the respondents to release the retiral benefits i.e. GPF, Leave Encashment, Gratuity and commuted pension alongwith interest @ 12% per annum w.e.f. 31.3.2009 till its payment for which the petitioner humbly prays.” 2. There will be a direction to the second respondent to take steps for finalizing the proceedings and disburse the due, admissible and eligible retiral benefits to the petitioner within a period of one month from the date of production of a copy of this judgment alongwith a copy of the writ petition by the petitioner. 2 3. With the above observations, the writ petition stands disposed of, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. Copy Dasti. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice ( V.K. Ahuja ), May 12, 2011 Judge (BSS/MLG) 3