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DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, ASHA MENON
Santosh Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. claim for pro rata pension (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. response from respondents on verification (Para 4) |
| 3. order for payment and verification process (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. order notification and compliance (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
Manmohan, J. (Oral)
CM APPL. 10035/2021 (Exemption) in W.P. (C) 2887/2020
Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
Accordingly, applications stand disposed of.
CM APPL. 4925/2021 (Early hearing) in W.P. (C) 2887/2020
Keeping in view the averments made in the application, the same is allowed and the petition is taken up for hearing today.
Accordingly, the application stands disposed of.
W.P. (C) 2887/2020
1. The petition has been heard by way of video conferencing.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner state that the petitioner in this petition claims to be similarly placed to the petitioner in Brijlal Kumar v. Union of India and others connected petitions 2020 SCC OnLine Del 1477 and the petitioner in Govind Kumar Srivastava v. Union of India, 2019 SCC OnLine Del 6425 (DB) [against which Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 8813/2019 has been dismissed on 26th April, 2019] and seeks the same relief as claimed therein i.e. of pro rata pension.
3.
The court affirmed the right to equality under Article 14, directing that a petitioner similarly situated to prior cases be granted pro rata pension, ensuring fair administrative practice in verifica....
Petitioners similarly placed to others are entitled to pro rata pension; respondents must verify and respond accordingly.
The court affirmed the right to pro rata pension for similarly situated individuals, emphasizing the requirement of verification and timely payment of entitlements.
The court affirmed the entitlement to pro rata pension based on equality principles, mandating timely verification by the Indian Air Force.
The court mandates that if the petitioner is similarly placed as in prior judgements, pro-rata pension must be granted, reinforcing the obligation for verification and timely communication regarding ....
The court affirmed the right to pro rata pension for eligible petitioners, ensuring compliance with equal treatment principles and due verification standards from prior judgments.
The court directed the payment of pro rata pension to the petitioner if found similarly situated as in prior decisions, establishing the principle of equality and fair treatment under law.
The court establishes that pension claims must be assessed based on established precedents ensuring equity and mandated timelines for verification and payment.
Equal treatment in pension matters for similarly situated individuals, establishing entitlement to pro rata pension based on previous case law.
Entitlement to pro rata pension is upheld, subject to verification of eligibility, with mandatory interest on delayed payments specified.
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