Manchak Vyankatrao Kshirsagar v. The State Of Maharashtra Through Its Secretary And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 907 WRIT PETITION NO.12199 OF 2022 MANCHAK VYANKATRAO KSHIRSAGAR

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND OTHERS ...

Advocate for Petitioner : Mr. Maniyar Irfan D AGP for Respondent No.1: Mr. S.G. Karlekar Advocate for Respondents 2 to 5 : Mr. S.S. Dambe .....

CORAM : RAVINDRA V. GHUGE AND SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, JJ.

DATED : 22nd DECEMBER, 2022.

PER COURT :- 1.

In this matter, the petitioner, who is a pensioner, has approached this court, on account of non payment of his pensionary benefits.

2.

The learned advocate for the respondent, Zilla Parishad employer, submits that considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the above mentioned dues are pending with the Zilla Parishad considering the COVID situation Zilla Parishad failed to recover it's own funds. Zilla Parishad undertakes that if funds are available, the petitioner's dues will be cleared as early as possible. 3.

In view of the above, we find it appropriate to rely upon an earlier order passed by this Court dated 11.10.2021, in writ petition No. 6596 of 2020, filed by Milind Bhagwanrao Shrotre vs State of

wp12199.22 -2Maharashtra and others, at Aurangabad, and in writ petition No. 10524 of 2021 and other connected writ petitions, vide which, we have directed the payment of the said outstanding amounts along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date on which the pensionary benefits became payable and due.

4.

As such, this petition is allowed.

5.

Respondent No.2 Zilla Parishad is directed to pay the outstanding dues of this petitioner, on or before 15.03.2023 along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date the amounts become payable till the amounts are actually paid.

(SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, J.) (RAVINDRA V. GHUGE , J.) rlj/