Karnataka HC Dharwad bench tells Union, State to pay gratuity to retired clerk of medical college
Fixes amount with 10% interest; fine for delay after court order
Dharwad: The Dharwad bench of the Karnataka High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare to pay a retired person the gratuity amount of about Rs. 4.1 lakh, inclusive of 10 per cent interest.
Babu, a native of Belagavi, who had been employed as First Division Clerk (FDA) at the post Postnatal Center of the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in 1973 and, after working at the center for 34 years, retired March 31, 2007. He had filed a petition in court for the payment of his gratuity.
The High Court bench warned during the hearing that, if the concerned authorities failed to pay the applicant the said amount within 10 days of the court order, they would have to pay him late fees as well, at the rate of Rs 1,000 a day, for every day between the court order and payment of the gratuity amount.
The bench reminded that employers had no authority to hold back from paying the gratuity to retired employees. The applicant was employed by the secretary of the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare, but has had to wait for 16 years to get his gratuity from the government. This only shows the disinterest of the government regarding the welfare of the people, the bench added, censuring the authorities.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
What is Iran’s 10-point plan? Key demands ahead of US talks in Islamabad
Tehran/Islamabad: Iran has outlined a 10-point plan as the basis for upcoming talks with the United States, expected to begin in Islamabad on April 11, according to a statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council.
The plan lays out Tehran’s key political, military and economic demands, and is being seen as a framework for negotiations following the recent escalation in the region.
Strait of Hormuz at the centre
A major focus of the plan is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Iran has proposed “controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces,” which it says would give the country a unique economic and geopolitical position.
The plan also calls for the “establishment of a safe transit protocol” in the Strait that would guarantee Iran’s dominance under an agreed mechanism.
Call to end conflict
Iran has demanded “the necessity of ending the war against all elements of the axis of resistance,” signalling its expectation that hostilities should stop not only in Iran but also involving allied groups in the region.
US troop withdrawal
Another key demand is the “withdrawal of US combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the region,” indicating Tehran’s long-standing position against American military presence in West Asia.
Sanctions relief and compensation
The plan places strong emphasis on economic measures. It calls for “full payment of Iran’s damages according to estimates,” along with “the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions and resolutions of the Board of Governors and the Security Council.”
It also seeks “the release of all Iranian assets and properties frozen abroad,” which have been a major point of contention for years.
Binding global guarantee
Finally, Iran has demanded that all these terms be formally recognised through “a binding Security Council resolution,” suggesting it wants international legal backing to ensure enforcement.
What this means
The 10-point plan reflects Iran’s broader push for security guarantees, economic relief and regional influence. The upcoming talks in Islamabad are expected to test how far both sides are willing to negotiate on these demands.
