797/2026 Const. P. Syed Javeed Shah (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & others (Respondent)

797/2026 Const. P. Syed Javeed Shah (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & others (Respondent) Sindh High Court

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi Order Date: 06-MAY-26

Since the respondents themselves admit the petitioner???s entitlement and submit that his pension case has already been finalized, no justifiable reason remains for withholding the remaining retirement benefits, particularly pension commutation, which is a vested and accrued right of a retired employee. It is settled law that pensionary and retirement benefits are not a bounty but a lawful entitlement earned by an employee after serving the department for a considerable length of time, and the same cannot be withheld without lawful justification. 6. In view of the statement made on behalf of the respondents, which is taken on record, without touching the merits of the case and with consent of the parties, this petition is disposed of with the direction to the respondents to ensure release/payment of the petitioner???s remaining retirement dues, including pension commutation and other admissible benefits, strictly in accordance with law subject to his entitlement and preferably within three weeks from today. In case the amount is not released within the stipulated period, the petitioner shall be at liberty to seek appropriate remedy in accordance with law. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.