2007 (2) TMI 341 - HC - Indian Laws

Whether this is a matter to be adjudicated by the Central Administrative Tribunal - reward in connection with the detection and prosecution of customs cases - Assistant Solicitor General submit that this is not a service matter but a claim - respondents have no case that this matter shall be adjudicated by the Central Administrative Tribunal - respondents submit that the claim of the petitioner will be verified with relevant records and whatever amount is found due will be disbursed to him. The above submission is recorded and the writ petition is disposed of.

Summary

The petitioner, a driver, claimed a balance amount of Rs. 5,250 as a reward for assisting in customs cases. The court decided not to delve into jurisdiction issues as the respondents agreed to verify the claim and disburse the amount found due. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.