Bombay HC prohibits Nagpur University from giving retirement benefits to registrar

Nagpur | Saturday | 31st March, 2018

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NAGPUR: In a setback to Nagpur University registrar Puran Meshram, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court restrained the university from releasing his retirement benefits without its further orders. “He was also demanding retirement benefits accorded to a teacher, which was later rejected by the state government,” said Mishra and added that Meshram’s appeal for extension of retirement age has already been rejected by the government. He alleged that the registrar took promotions by joining hands with NU top brass. Mishra said he had prayed for inquiry into Meshram’s “illegal” appointment.The former chairman of NU Mass communication board argued that Meshram was enjoying teacher’s salary for all these years, despite not possessing requisite qualifications and experience. The court also expressed its strong displeasure over Meshram’s failure to reply to its directives.The court’s directives came while hearing a petition filed by Meshram seeking extension of retirement age and also retirement benefits accorded to a teacher.“In this situation, we list the matter for further consideration on April 10, as a last chance..