SECRETARY, O.N.G.C. LTD. vs V.U. WARRIER

The Supreme Court upheld the authority of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission to deduct unauthorized occupation charges from the gratuity of a retired employee under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. The Court found that the respondent's continued occupation of the quarter after retirement constituted unauthorized occupation, justifying the deduction of Rs.53,632 from his gratuity. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the statutory nature of the Commission and the binding nature of its policies regarding post-retirement accommodation.