2018 CLC 392 ISLAMABAD
Tarka of deceased---General Provident Fund, Benevolent Fund, Group Insurance and Assistance Package--- Deceased left behind two widows, four daughters and a son, after his demise controversy had arisen with regard to distribution of his Tarka (legacy)---Petitioner (widow) and her daughter invoked constitutional jurisdiction of High Court seeking direction for release of pension and other benefits of deceased and same was allowed---Other widow and her children assailed order passed by the single Judge of High Court on the plea that General Provident Fund, Benevolent Fund, Group Insurance and Assistance Package did not fall in definition of Tarka and were to be paid to nominee only---Validity---Widow with one daughter inherited pension benefits and similar payments including Group Insurance and Benevolent Fund which she, along with her daughter, was entitled to share with other widow and her children---Division Bench of High Court directed the authorities to make payments of benefits and claims of deceased to both the widows along with other heirs; in case any payment was received by one widow and her children in excess of their share same would be recovered for payment to other widow and her minor daughter
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