SIDDHARTH MRIDUL
K. L. Chandna – Appellant
Versus
Punjab National Bank – Respondent
Siddharth Mridul, J.
1. The present writ petition has been preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for seeking following reliefs:-
(a) Issue appropriate writ or order or direction to the respondent bank to fix the pension payable to the petitioner on the basis of wages/salary payable to the petitioner in terms of respondent bank letter dated 3rd March, 2009.
(b) Direct respondent bank to pay the difference of arrear of enhanced pension mentioned as above less the pension already paid along with interest @ 18% per annum from the date of payment till actual date of payment.
(c) Direct respondent bank to pay the commutation amount on the basis of enhanced pension less the commutation amount already paid along with interest @ 18% from the date of superannuation/compulsory retirement till the date of actual payment.
This matter had a chequered history. Infact this is the third round of litigation between the parties.
2. The brief facts as are necessary for adjudication of the present petition are as follows:-
(i) On 1st August, 1957, the petitioner joined the erstwhile New Bank of India, now merged with the respondent bank, on the post of Clerk.
(ii) Thereafter the pe
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