IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA MJC No.3275 of 2009 ISHWARI PRASAD Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS. ----------- 02. 25.04.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. It is submitted that interest has been paid over the amount of provident fund dues and the group Saving schemes. A show cause has been filed on behalf of the Board wherein statement has been made with regard to the payment of provident fund dues and group insurance scheme, however, nothing has been stated with regard to interest over the gratuity. Since the order has been substantially complied with, this court is of the opinion that this contempt application need not proceed further. However, it will be open for the petitioner to bring it to notice of the Secretary of the Board with regard to the payment of interest over the gratuity amount as also for the delayed payment. The same would be verified and in case it is not paid the due interest as per extant guidelines be paid to the petitioner expeditiously preferably within a period of two months on receipt/production of certified copy of the present order. The contempt application stand disposed of. Jagdish/- ( Shailesh Kumar Sinha,J.)