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DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, NAVIN CHAWLA
Nemai Chand Ghose – Appellant
Versus
Union of India Ministry of Defence – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner seeks pro-rata pension. (Para 1) |
| 2. denial of pro-rata pension based on regulations. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. petitioner may receive pension if analogous cases apply. (Para 6) |
| 4. interest applicable if payment delays occur. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
Manmohan, J. (Oral)--This petition has been filed by the petitioner praying for a direction to the respondent no.2 for payment of the pro-rata pension from the date of the termination of the petitioner's service in the Indian Air Force.
2. The representation of the petitioner seeking grant of pro-rata pension has been rejected by the respondent no.2 vide communication dated 26th February, 2021, observing as under:
"2. The contents of your ibid representation have been examined. In this context, it is informed that there is no provision for grant of Pro-Rata Pension to an airman in the Pension Regulations for the Air Force, 1961.
3. As per Regulation 121, Pension Regulations for Air Force 1961, minimum Regular qualifying service to earn Service Pension is 15 years and you had rendered 11 years AND 133 days of qualifying service. By virtue of your length of service, you were eligible for Service Gratuity and Death-Cum-
The main legal point established in the judgment is the entitlement to pro-rata pension from the Indian Air Force based on the similarity with previous cases and the interpretation of the Pension Reg....
An airman discharged from service is entitled to pro-rata pension, as established by precedent, regardless of the absence of specific provisions in pension regulations.
The central legal point established in the judgment is that the benefit of pro rata pension should be given to PBORs/NCOs like the Petitioner, as clarified in Govind Kumar Srivastava (supra), and tha....
The court mandates that the petitioner must receive pro rata pension if found similarly situated to previous petitioners, along with conditions for communication of reasons if denied.
The court mandated verification of entitlement for pro rata pension based on established precedents, ensuring timely payment with interest if delayed.
The court upheld the entitlement of the petitioner to pro rata pension if found similarly placed to certain earlier petitioners, establishing the principle of equal treatment under law regarding pens....
Eligibility for pro rata pension must align with precedents if similarly placed; due process requires verification and may include appeal rights.
The court held that petitioners in similar circumstances are entitled to equal treatment in terms of pension, with the requirement for timely verification and communication of rights.
The court affirmed the right to equal treatment in pension claims, requiring verification of eligibility related to prior judgments while ensuring the petitioner can appeal if denied.
Entitlement to pro rata pension must be granted to similarly placed petitioners under prior judgments, subject to empirical verification.
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