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He also said the court has also made state’s chief secretary and the secretary personnel department as party in the case. He added the court expressed surprise at the delays in payment of the benefits. He was provided a meagre sum of Rs 1.82 lakh after he filed a writ petition. Kumar said, “The HC opined that there should be no delay in payment of retirement benefits to government employees.” He added that on behalf of the state, he informed the court that the government too holds similar view on the issue. Kumar said the court was of the view that the cell could handle all matters related to retirement benefits of employees, adding that the step would help prevent delays caused due to lengthy procedures.The HC had also called the secretary rural development to assist the court on the issue..