CWP No.13491 of 2010 (O&M) State Bank of Patiala V/s The Appellate Authority and others Present: Mr.G.S.Anand, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.S.S.Kharab, Advocate for respondent No.3. ***** Counsel for the petitioner has handed over a demand draft of Rs.3,36,810/- (Rs.Three lacs thirty six thousand eight hundred and ten only), bearing No.666565 dated 13.08.2011 to counsel for respondent No.3 drawn at State Bank of Patiala, towards full and final payment of gratuity and interest. In view of the payment of gratuity and interest made to respondent No.3, the present petition has been rendered infructuous and is disposed of accordingly. The petitioner shall be entitled to release of the entire amount of gratuity and interest deposited with respondent No.1, the appellate authority. In case, such an application is filed, the amount so deposited shall be refunded to respondent No.3 within 15 days. 16.08.2011 [ RAJIVE BHALLA ] shamsher JUDGE