The court mandates prompt payment of terminal benefits with statutory interest despite financial constraints, emphasizing budgetary allocations.

JUDGMENT Dated this the 29^th day of January, 2026 The petitioner, who has retired from the service of the

1^st respondent, is seeking release of terminal benefits with statutory interest.

2. The 1^st respondent is admitting the liability.

However, it is stated that they do not have sufficient funds to pay and are dependent on the Government providing necessary funds.

3. The counsel for the petitioner has placed before me a letter issued by the Principal Secretary, wherein it is stated that a sum of ₹6 Crores has been allocated as budgetary allocation to the 1^st respondent-Company for the purpose of effecting such payments.

Since the liability is not disputed, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 1^st respondent to pay the amount due to the petitioner by way of terminal benefits along with statutory interest, in terms of the seniority of claims, at the earliest, at any rate, within four months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment.

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N.NAGARESH JUDGE spk APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 39555 OF 2025 PETITIONER EXHIBITS Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE IDENTITY CARD OF THE PETITIONER ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED