Laxmi Pathak, wife of Late Sobha Kant Pathak vs The State of Bihar.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner; State of

Bihar; State of Jharkhand; Accountant General, Bihar and the State

Bank of India.

Today, it is admitted position that the amount of

the petitioner has been cleared. However, learned counsel for the

petitioner submitted that one grievance which remains is of interest

for the period 28.12.2011 till the payment was made on 30.06.2017.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that

since the money was received from the Government and lying with

the State Bank of India, whatever interest was earned from the said

amount by the State Bank of India be credited in her account.

Learned counsel for the State Bank of India does

not oppose. However, he submitted that the same would be done, if

already not done.

Having considered the matter, the writ petition

stands disposed off with a direction to the respondent no. 13 to ensure

that whatever interest has been earned on the amount of the petitioner

for the period 28.12.2011 to 30.06.2017 be calculated and credited in

the account of the petitioner within four weeks from the date of

production of a copy of this order before the respondent no. 13, if

already not paid.