DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, NAVIN CHAWLA
R. Velumani, Service No. 689836-S (Ex CPL) – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. right to pro rata pension based on similar placements (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. verification and appeal rights reserved (Para 3) |
| 3. (Para 4) |
| 4. interest accrued on delayed payment (Para 5 , 6) |
JUDGMENT
Manmohan, J. (Oral)
The hearing has been done by way of video conferencing.
CM APPL. 26598/2021 in W.P.(C) 8592/2021
CM APPL. 26708/2021 in W.P.(C) 8630/2021
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
Accordingly, the applications stand disposed of.
W.P.(C) 8592/2021
W.P.(C) 8630/2021
1. Learned counsel for the petitioners state that the petitioners in these petitions claim to be similarly placed to the petitioners in Brijlal Kumar v. Union of India and Others, 2020 SCC OnLine Del 1477 and the petitioners 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.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners, on enquiry, state that the requisite No Objection Certificates (NOCs) had been given.
3. Learned counsel for the respondents fairly state that subject to the right to verification and the ri
Right to equal treatment in pension matters ensures that similarly situated individuals receive equivalent benefits, reinforced by prior decisions.
Equal treatment in pension matters for similarly situated individuals, establishing entitlement to pro rata pension based on previous case law.
The court affirmed the entitlement to pro rata pension based on equality principles, mandating timely verification by the Indian Air Force.
Entitlement to pro rata pension is upheld, subject to verification of eligibility, with mandatory interest on delayed payments specified.
Court mandates compliance with precedents granting pro rata pensions, requiring verification of petitioners' eligibility and stipulating interest on delayed payments.
Entitlement to pro rata pension is affirmed based on established precedents, contingent upon verification, with specific provisions for interest on delays.
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 affirmed the right to pro rata pension for similarly situated individuals, emphasizing the requirement of verification and timely payment of entitlements.
The court emphasized the principle of equal treatment for similarly situated individuals regarding pension entitlements, mandating verification by the Indian Air Force based on established precedents....
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