1. This petition under Article 227 prays for the following reliefs :

1. that the respondents be directed to release withheld amount of 10% pension and gratuity along with arrears and interest at the rate of 15% p.a.

2. That any other relief which is suitable in the facts and circumstances of the case in favour of the petitioner including the costs throughout may also be granted.

2. The foundational factual matrix involved in this case is that the original petitioner who is now been substituted by his wife on account of his death which took place during pendency of this petition, was initially appointed as Jamadar in Fisheries Department in1966 and promoted as LDC in 1972. He attained the age of superannuation on 30th of June, 2004. It is contended that due to non-handing over of charge of the Store on account of the petitioner being unwell, letter of request was written by the petitioner Annexure R-1 dated 1.9.2004 stating that as soon as the petitioner gets well he shall hand over the charge, awaiting which 90% of his pension be released so that he could make his ends meet.

3. The State has filed its reply initially relying upon the above said letter Annexure R-1 dated 1.9.2004 b