STATE OF JHARKHAND vs UMA PRASAD

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the Letters Patent Appeal concerning the release of death-cum-retiral benefits to the widow of late Birendra Prasad, who died in harness. The Court found no merit in the appeal as there was no departmental proceeding or charge-sheet against the deceased prior to his death, thus preventing any recovery from his retiral benefits. The Court directed that all service benefits and dues be paid to the respondent within two months of the order.