CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER GUJARAT TELECOM CIRCLE, BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD vs MANILAL AMBALAL PATEL

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal which directed the appellants to pay interest on the delayed payment of DCRG and Commuted Value of Pension from 01.08.2008 until payment. The court found that the delay in payment was unjustified and that the applicant was entitled to interest at the rate applicable to Provident Fund deposits. This judgment reinforces the principle that timely payment of retirement benefits is essential for the financial security of retired employees.