COCP No.259 of 2010 .... Confederation of Punjab Vs. Dr.M.S. Kang, Vice Agricultural University Chancellor, Punjab Pensioners Association Agricultural University (Retd.) Ludhiana. ... Present: Ms. Alka Chatrath, Advocate for the petitioner. ... Counsel for the petitioner submits that despite orders passed by this court, the respondent has failed to pay pension after November 2009. At this stage, Mr. Deepak Agnihotri, Advocate, has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent and states that the University is in financial straits and has sought financial help from the State of Punjab. Be that as it may, pensions and retiral benefits of employees cannot be withheld. It is made clear that in case the respondent does not make arrangements for payment of retiral benefits, this court may be constrained to pass orders, to pay retiral benefits before the incumbent staff members receive their salaries. The needful should be done within a period of one month. The petition is disposed of accordingly. 8.2.2010 ( RAJIVE BHALLA ) GS JUDGE