MAHENDRA PRASAD YADAV Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Before proceeding in the matter, the order passed on 17.1.2014 needs to be recorded which is reproduced hereinbelow:--

(2.) This kind of plea is being taken simply to deny the rightful claim of the petitioner.

(3.) Earlier it had been held that the petitioner is entitled to have interest @ 5% on account of delayed payment of the amount of gratuity, in view of the Circular No. 3155 dated 7.11.1981 but the interest was not given @ 5% but the interest was give @ 3%, @ 3.5% and @ 4% per annum, for which no justification could be given before this Court.