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2025 Supreme(Online)(CAT) 10801
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
Sunil Thomas, J, Mrs. V. Rama Mathew, ACJ
Sri. K.K. Sathyan – Appellant
Versus
Harikrishnan – Respondent
Contempt Petition(C) No. 180/00031/2022 in O.A No. 180/498/2020
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mrs. Shameena Salaudheen
For the Respondents: Mr. Sreejith. N
The Tribunal's authority allows for the closure of contempt proceedings when the primary claim has been fulfilled, pending certain prerequisites.
Headnote:In the matter of the Contempt Petition concerning the commutation of pension, the Tribunal noted that the petitioner has received the DCRG and must undergo a medical examination before eligibility for commutation arises. The Tribunal concluded that the contempt proceeding could be closed while reserving the applicant's right to revive the petition if the remaining benefits are not paid. The final order of the Tribunal was delivered on September 17, 2025.
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| 1. court discusses fulfillment of pension claims. (Para 1) |
| 2. final order on closure of contempt petition. (Para 2) |
Per: Justice Sunil Thomas, Judicial Member When the matter was taken up, the learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the DCRG have been recieved. The only claim that now remains is regarding the commutation of pension. It is informed that, the petitioner has to recieve the pension for one more month and therafter has to appear for the medical examination. Only then he can claim commutation of pension. Accordingly the learned Counsel submits that the C.P(C) can be closed.
2. Accordingly, the C.P(C) is closed. Reserving the right of the applicant to revive the C.P(C), if remaining benefit is not paid. No Costs. Notice, under Rule 8, stands discharged.
