U.O.I. vs UJAGAR LAL

The Supreme Court held that the respondent is not entitled to interest on the delayed payment of death-cum-retirement gratuity due to unauthorized occupation of the allotted quarter for over two years. The Court referenced its earlier decision in Raj Pal Wahi & Ors. vs. Union of India, stating that the delay was caused by a circular from the Railway Board, not by administrative lapse. Consequently, the Tribunal's order granting interest was set aside, and the appeal was allowed without costs.