Vibhu Bakhru, J.

1. The petitioner impugns an administrative order dated 24.06.2013 issued by respondent No.2 whereby damage charges for unauthorized occupation of residential accommodation were revised w.e.f. 01.01.2013. The petitioner’s limited challenge is with respect to the retrospective revision of the said charges.

2. The short question to be considered is whether the respondents could revise the damage charges for unauthorized occupation of residential accommodation provided by respondent no.1, with retrospective effect. Briefly stated the relevant facts necessary to consider the controversy are that the petitioner, being an employee of respondent no.1, was allotted residential accommodation (being 1-B, 72 Nos. D.A. Flats, New Mahavir Nagar, New Delhi). The said residential accommodation was allotted to the petitioner on 04.01.2005. The petitioner superannuated from services on 31.12.2010 and was permitted to retain the premises in question till 31.08.2011. Admittedly, the petitioner has overstayed at the said premises.

3. Prior to vacating the premises in question, the petitioner approached the concerned department of respondent no.1 for clearance of his dues,