WRIA/14868/2025 of RAKESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA Vs U.O.I. THRU. SECY. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION NEW DELHI AND 2 OTHERS on 19 December 2025

1. Heard learned counsel for petitioner, Sri Anand Dwivedi, learned counsel for the opposite party no. 1 and Sri Dwijendra Mishra, learned counsel for opposite party nos. 2 & 3.

2. The present petition has been filed for the following main relief:- "i. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding the opposite party No.3 to Privilege Leave Encashment amount along with interest to the petitioners, at the interest rate which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit."

3. Since consideration of petitioner's grievance would entail factual aspects, without entering into merits of the case, liberty is granted to petitioner to move a fresh representation before opposite party No. 3 i.e. Additional General Manager/Unit Head (M) ITI Limited, Mankapur, Gonda, U.P. In case such a representation is filed, the same shall be decided within period of eight weeks from the date a certified copy of this order is produced before the said authority. In case petitioner is found entitled for the aforesaid benefits, actual payment thereof shall be ensured within a period of eight weeks thereafter. The concerned authority shall also consider the aspect of interest on delayed payment.

4. With the aforesaid directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. December 19, 2025 V. Sinha Versus Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Abhay Kumar Ojha Counsel for Respondent(s) : A.S.G.I. (Shree Prakash Singh,J.) Rakesh Kumar Srivastava .....Petitioner(s) U.O.I. Thru. Secy. Ministry Of Communication New Delhi And 2 Others .....Respondent(s) Digitally signed by :- VAISHALI SINHA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench Digitally signed by :- VAISHALI SINHA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench