1. Both the Original Applications have been heard together and are being decided with the consent of learned counsels for the parties by a common order as the controversy involved in both the cases are similar and identical.

2. The present Original Applications have been filed by the applicants under section 19 of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 seeking following reliefs:-

(i) The Hon’ble Tribunal may graciously be pleased to quash the impugned order dated 3.2.2021 (Annexure A-1 to the OA) and direct the respondents to release the DCRG (Death Cum Retiral Gratuity) with 18% interest.

(ii) To issue any other suitable order or direction which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper under the facts and circumstances of the case.

(iii) To award the cost of Rs. 50000/- payable in favour of applicant and recover the amount from the responsible authority.

3. The brief facts of O.A. No. 220/2021 are that the applicant’s husband was appointed in the Railway Department on 11.06.1985 and retired from service on 31.07.2012. After his retirement, he informed the department about the vacation of the allotted quarter and subsequently handed over posses