Secretary, O.N.G.C. Ltd. And Anr vs V.U. Warrier

The Supreme Court held that the Oil and Natural Gas Commission was justified in deducting unauthorized occupation charges from the respondent's gratuity under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. The Court emphasized that the respondent's continued occupation of the quarter after retirement constituted unauthorized occupation, and the Commission's action to recover the dues was lawful. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to uphold the Commission's deduction of Rs.53,632 from the gratuity amount.