#Government Liability

The Chhattisgarh HC held that an executing court cannot direct government officers to personally appear or file affidavits for payment of an arbitral award, as such orders exceed jurisdiction under Section 36 of the Arbitration Act read with Order XXI CPC. The ruling shields public officials from personal liability in award execution and limits court overreach.

The Gauhati HC ordered regularisation of Assam Rifles-occupied land and payment of rent arrears and compensation. The ruling benefits the petitioners and landowners, stating that military land occupations must be regularised and compensated.

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.

Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses a 178-day delayed writ appeal by the State, ruling that internal procedural delays within government machinery do not constitute 'sufficient cause' under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The court emphasizes that government entities must demonstrate diligence and bona fides, not mere administrative red tape, to justify condonation of delay.

Chhattisgarh High Court rejects 233-day delay in appealing POCSO acquittal, reaffirming that government departments must prove bonafide cause, not bureaucratic inertia.