45-Year Family Pension Delay Over 'I' and 'E' Spelling Error, Allahabad HC Reprimands Officials

• Allahabad High Court reprimands Kanpur Municipal Corporation officials for a 45-year delay in family pension.
• The delay was caused by a minor spelling discrepancy in the deceased employee's name: 'Shikhar Nath Shukla' vs. 'Shekhar Nath Shukla'.
• Petitioner Manju Rai's father retired in 1975 and passed away in 1980, receiving regular pension until his death.
• The court noted that an affidavit, succession certificate, and other documents confirmed both names belonged to the same person.
• High Court orders resolution of the pension matter within one week, threatening the Municipal Commissioner's appearance if not complied with by February 26.