GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON JAHINDRA BRAHMA V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 5 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, June 2 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on April 30:

1. Heard Mr. A. K. Hussain, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. R. R. Gogoi, learned Standing Counsel, Forest for the respondent Nos. 1 & 4; Mr. A. Baruah, learned Standing Counsel, AG for the respondent No. 3; and Mr. A. Chaliha, learned Standing Counsel, Finance for the respondent No.6.

2. The present writ petition raises a short but important question regarding the legality of recovery of alleged excess payment of gratuity from the pensionary benefits of a retired employee.

3. The brief facts of the case is that the petitioner was appointed as Forest Range Officer on 02.05.1976. He retired from the service on 30.10.2011 as Assistant C...