O R D E R

10:11:03 IST Reason:

2. We have considered the submissions. In view of the fact that most of the retiral benefits have been paid to respondent No.1, we are not inclined to interfere in the matter. The petitioners may therefore release the interest amount in favour of respondent No.1 within a period of four weeks. However, liberty is granted to the petitioners to raise an objection before the High Court against the grant of interest in such cases where the retirees are responsible for an inordinate delay in approaching the Court. Such a plea shall be considered by the High Court in the facts and circumstances of each case and in accordance with law, notwithstanding the award of interest directed by the impugned judgment.