State Has No Authority To Withhold Retiral Benefit Dues On Account Of Pending FIR When Challan Was Filed In 2005: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the state has no authority to withhold retiral benefit dues on account of a pending FIR. The court emphasized that an employee's retirement benefits are a statutory right and cannot be withheld merely because a First Information Report (FIR) is pending against them, unless there is a specific legal provision allowing such withholding or a conviction. This decision provides significant relief to retired government employees, ensuring timely release of their benefits and protecting them from arbitrary actions based on unproven allegations.