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Delay in payment under Indian law refers to unlawful postponement of statutory dues like pensions, gratuity, or compensation by public authorities after obligations are clearly established.
Allahabad High Court holds that government employees are entitled to 7% interest on delayed payment of retiral dues for the period 01.11.1999 to 04.09.2015, reinforcing accountability for administrative delays. The ruling sets a precedent for timely disbursement of pension arrears under service law.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that land acquired under the KIAD Act before the 2013 Land Acquisition Act came into force must be compensated under the original KIAD framework, not the newer statutory regime-even after a 17-year delay. This clarifies that statutory timelines cannot override the legal regime in force at the time of acquisition, protecting landowners from retroactive application of more restrictive compensation norms.
Jharkhand High Court ruled that the State of Bihar remains liable for salary arrears of six retired employees from 1999-2007, rejecting claims of school closure or non-regularization. The Court mandated payment within four weeks, warning of personal liability for officials in case of delay, reinforcing inter-state accountability in public employment disputes.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that delaying payment of verified public works dues, even after bill finalization, violates the right to life and livelihood under Article 21. This sets a critical precedent for contractors and state agencies alike, affirming that administrative inertia in paying legitimate dues constitutes unconstitutional state arbitrariness.
Telangana High Court rules that tokenization of pensionary dues serves as conclusive proof of liability, directing payment within six weeks. Failure to comply triggers 10% interest from the retirement date, reinforcing judicial equity in service law for retired government employees.
High Court of Telangana directs prompt release of retirement benefits upon administrative authorization, holding delay violative of Article 21 and mandates interest for undue delay.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that retiral benefits cannot be withheld if no departmental or criminal proceedings were pending at the time of retirement.
High Court of Telangana mandates payment of retirement benefits within six weeks with 10% interest for delay, affirming statutory duty and constitutional obligation.