ORDER :

Arun Monga, J.

1. Petitioner inter alia, seeks directions to the respondents to grant him interest on the delayed payment of pension / retiral benefits, gratuity as well as other benefits due after superannuation, with effect from the date of his entitlement.

2. Briefly speaking, relevant facts, as pleaded in the petition

2.1 The petitioner was initially appointed as a Senior Teacher. Thereafter, the petitioner was promoted to the position of Headmaster on a "Patey Vetan" basis in 2007. Subsequently, via an order dated 12.06.2013, the petitioner was confirmed in the same post for the vacancy year 2009-2010.

2.2 Upon his retirement from the position of Headmaster, the petitioner submitted the requisite documents to the respective authorities for the purpose of pension and other service benefits. The respondents issued the Pension Payment Order, Gratuity amount, and leave encashment in favor of the petitioner via an order dated 08.01.2022.

2.3 While disbursing the pension and gratuity amounts, the respondents revised the payable amount. Additionally, the total sanctioned sum of gratuity was revised. The petitioner repeatedly submitted grievances through various representations, req