SHRI SHANTI LAL DHOLI VS THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Bench
- Jodhpur
- Date
- 19 May 2026
- Citation / case number
- CW / 4532 / 2026
Summary
Petitioner sought release of retiral dues withheld due to an incomplete Service Book. HELD- The department cannot deny benefits because of its own failure to maintain that record. Pension is earned property integral to Article 21; delayed dues attract applicable interest. Writ allowed; dues with interest to be paid within 60 days. State to pay ₹50,000 costs, recoverable from the responsible officer; specified officers’ salaries to be withheld for non-compliance.
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