Can a High Court Award Interest and Penal Costs for Delayed Encashment of Unutilized Privilege Leave?

High Court of Rajasthan Mandates 6% p.a. Interest and ₹500/Day Costs for Administrative Delay in Leave Encashment

 

Summary

Category Data
Case Name CW/21489/2017 of BHAGWAN SINGH SAINI Vs STATE OF RAJ AND ORS
CNR RJHC020783192017
Date of Registration 23-11-2017
Decision Date 18-08-2025
Disposal Nature DISPOSED OF
Judgment Author MAHENDAR KUMAR GOYAL
Court High Court Of Rajasthan
Bench Jaipur Bench
Citations [2025:RJ-JP:32200]

What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note

  • Confirms that a writ court can award interest at 6% per annum on delayed payment of encashment for unutilized privilege leave.
  • Imposes an eight-week timeline from communication of the order for respondents to comply.
  • Directs that each day’s non-compliance beyond the deadline attracts a cost of ₹500, payable by the officer(s) responsible for the delay.

Citations

  • High Court of Rajasthan: [2025:RJ-JP:32200]

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