Court Fines Centre For Delaying 96-Year-Old Freedom Fighter's Pension For 4 Decades
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Justice Prasad observed, "The instant Writ Petition reflects the complete sad state of affairs. A 96-year-old Freedom Fighter has been made to wait for over 40 years for his pension."
The Delhi High Court has recently imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000 on the Central Government for the "lackadaisical approach" in paying pension to a 96-year-old freedom fighter and making him wait for 40 years.
Justice Subramonium Prasad while disposing of the plea of Uttam Lal Singh expressed his displeasure on the state's sad affair. The High Court imposed the cost and said it be paid to the petitioner within 6 weeks from today.
The High Court also directed to release Mr Singh's Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension from 1980 with an interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum within 12 weeks.
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