Wazir Chand vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision rejecting the claim of a retired Railway servant for gratuity, citing that the appellant's unauthorized occupation of a Government quarter necessitated the adjustment of penal rent against his retirement dues. The Court emphasized that the Union of India was justified in withholding the gratuity amount due to the appellant's failure to vacate the premises and thus affirmed the legality of the Tribunal's order. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, confirming the adjustment of dues as per the applicable rules.