91-Year-Old Woman To Get Family Pension After 46 Yrs Of Hubby's Death
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It may corroborate the judicial adage 'justice delayed is justice denied' but a 91-year-old woman will have a smile on her face as she would get a family pension after 46 years of her husband's death, thanks to the breakthrough judgment of the High Court.
Cuttack, Nov 18: It may corroborate the judicial adage 'justice delayed is justice denied' but a 91-year-old woman will have a smile on her face as she would get a family pension after 46 years of her husband's death, thanks to the breakthrough judgment of the High Court.
The elderly woman will get the entire arrear amount due to her after the death of her husband. The High Court has directed concerned authorities in this regard.
According to the information, Hara Sahoo, now 91, of Palei Kandarpur under Derabish block in Kendrapara district had lost her husband on August 26, 1976.
Following this, Hara ran from the pillar to the post to get a family pension as her husband served in the State government. She approached the District Education Officer, the District Collector, and other higher officers, but all her efforts were unsuccessful.
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✨Finally, she filed a petition in the High Court.
The High Court has directed the authorities to disburse arrears and start giving pension to her within two months' time.
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