(1.) THE present writ petition has been filed, interalia, praying for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus for award of interest on the delayed payment of the retiral benefits payable in respect of the deceased husband of the petitioner.
(2.) WE have heard Sri Vipin Saxena, learned counsel for the petitioner and Sri A.N. Shukla, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents No. 1 to 4.
(3.) THE consistent view of the Apex Court is that for delayed payment of postretiral benefits, interest should be awarded if it is found that the delay was caused due to inaction of the respondents. Reference in this regard may be made to the following decisions: