Central Administrative Tribunal - Ahmedabad
Ajaysinh Jadeja vs Air Force on 29 April, 2024
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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
AHMEDABAD BENCH
O.A. No.146/2024 with MA No.135/2024
Dated this the 29th day of April , 2024
1. MES No.608784, Ajaysinh Jadeja, S/o. Sh. Bhupatsinh, working as
FGM SK, Aged 34, Res.- 149/1, Balaji Park-2, B/h. Defence Colony,
Jamnagar 361 001.
2. MES No.192531, Ramesh Hathi, S/o. Sh.Nathalal, working as FGM,
HS-II, Aged 45, Res. Air Force-1, Dhinchada Road, Jamnagar -361 009.
3. MES No.608786, Pradeep Singh Jadeja, S/o. Sh.Ghanshyam Singh,
working as FGM SK, Aged 31, Res.- 8/16, Shyam Tenament, Rajnagar,
Jamnagar 361 006.
4. MES No.186529, Rasilaben Jethwa, W/o. Sh Kirtibhai, working as
FGM SK, aged 56, Res.- Subhas Market Pachad Uplu Fari Bhoi Vado,
Jamnagar 361 001.
5. MES No.186546, Aliben Gohil, W/o. Sh.Bikhabhai, working as FGM
SK, Aged 59, Res.- Nagnath Gate Seri No.5, Nr., Sarkari School, Jamnagar
361 001.
6. MES No.608782, Pankaj Kumar Dabhi, S/o.Sh. Jashu Bhai, working as
FGM SK, Aged 36, Res.-SMQ 47/2, Air Force Station No.2, Jamnagar 361
004.
7. MES No.608770, Bhavin Rathod, S/o.Sh. Gulab Bhai, working as FGM
SK, Aged 37, Res.- Plot No.139B, Nandanvan Park, Jamnagar -361 001.
8. MES No.186585, Pankaj Singh Sarrogi, S/o.Sh.Manga Ram, working as
FGM SK, Aged 32, Res.-P 107/4, Air Force-1, MES Colony, Jamnagar -
361 003.
9. MES No.186598, Vikash, S/o.Sh. Mahendra Singh, working as FGM
SK, Aged 31, Res.- MES Billests, Air Force No.2, Jamnagar 361 001.
10. MES No.608791, Gautam Soni, S/o.Sh. Keshar Dev Soni, working as
FGM SK, Aged 27, Res.- P-470/1, Yogeshwardham Colony, Jamnagar 361
009.
11. MES No.186336, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, S/o.Sh. Sajubha, working as
FGM SK, Aged 59, Res.-Street-3 Satyam Colony, Nr, UnderBridge,
Jamnagar 361 005.
12. MES No.610408, Sakil Jivrani, S/o.Sh. Abas Bhai, working as FGM
SK, Aged 38, Res.- Khoja Naka, Seri No.2, Titodivadi, Jamnagar 361 001.
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13. MES No. 608794, Amirdan Khadiya, S/o.Sh. Girishdan, working as
Elect. SK, Aged 37, Res.- P-47/2, Air Force Station No.2, Satyam Colony
Road, Jamnagar 366 001.
14. MES No. 608799, Ketan Varan, S/o.Sh. Govind Bhai, working as
Elect. SK, Aged 35, Res.- Air Force Road, Street No.9, New Indira Colony,
Jamnagar 361 006.
15. MES No.701984, Pravinbhai Prajapati, S/o.Sh. Manharbhai, working
as Elect. SK, Aged 41, Res.- P-45/1, Air Force Station No.2, Jamnagar 361
003.
16. MES No.192535, Dayalal Bariya, S/o.Sh. Bijal Bhai, working as Elect.
HS-II, Aged 45, Res.- 207/4, Dream City, Street No.6, Jamnagar 361 008.
17. MES No.186459, Rajesh Rathod, S/o.Sh. Rachhodbhai, working as
Elect.HS-II, Aged 53, Res.-Kedar, 158/5, Street No.2, Jamnagar 361 001.
18. MES No.608797, Rajesh Maru, S/o.Sh. Premji Bhai, working as Elect.
SK, Aged 33, Res.- P-47/1, Air Force Station No.2, Jamnagar 361 004.
19. MES No.608798, Nirav Darji, S/o.Sh. Dhiraj Bhai, working as Elect.
SK, Aged 32, Res.- SMQ-47/3, Air Force, Udyognagar, Jamnagar 361 004.
20. MES No.608731, Kiran Kumar Parghi, S/o.Sh. Bijal Bhai working as
Elect. SK, Aged 39, Res.- Air Force Station No.2, Opp. Rozi Petrol Pump,
Jamnagar 361 004.
21. MES No.701969, Arvind Kumar Singh, S/o.Sh. Ishwar Pal working as
Elect. SK, Aged 41, Res.-MES Quarter, Air Force Station No.2, Jamnagar
361 001.
22. MES No.186544, Hira Lal Parmar, S/o.Sh. Hamir Bhai, working as
P/Ftr. HS-II, Aged 55, Res.-Balaji Park-2, B/h. Defence Colony, Jamnagar
361 001.
23. MES No.186558, Farukhsha Sahamdar, S/o.Sh. Rahimsha, working as
P/Ftr. SK, Aged 42, Res.-Opp. Khirapan Behind Ghanchi, Jamnagar 361
001.
24. MES No.186524, Bharat Chauhan, S/o.Sh. Udayraj, working as P/Ftr.
SK, Aged 53, Res.-Happa Road, Opp. Market Yard, Jamnagar 361 120.
25. MES No. 186545, Kishor Bhatti, S/o.Sh. Tapu Bhai, working as P/Ftr.
SK, Aged 53, Res.- Khdiyawad, Nr. Ten Bhatti, Jamnagar 361 001.
26. MES No. 610426, Krunal Chauhan, S/o.Sh. Natavarlal, working as
Ref/Mech. SK, Aged 29, Res.4/9, Oswal-4, Air Force-2 Road, Jamnagar
361 004.
27. MES No.608725, Rajesh Mori, S/o.Sh. Dayabhai, working as
Ref/Mech.HS-II, Aged 41, Res.-Bhaktinagar, B/h. Digjam Mill, Jamnagar
361 006.
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28. MES No. 186458, Kamlesh Parmar, S/o.Sh. Santilal, working as
Ref/Mech. HS-I, Aged 56, Res.-Darbar Ghat Subhas, Charon Fali,
Jamnagar 361 001.
29. MES No. 192513, Kantilal Hadiyal, S/o.Sh. Panchabhai, working as
Carp. SK, Aged 55, Res.- Saktinagar, Jam Khambhaliya, 361 304.
30. MES No.186531, Murima Fida Hussain, S/o.Sh. Abbas Bhai, working
as Mason SK, Aged 46, Res.- Oswal Airforce-2 Road, Jamnagar 361 004.
31. MES No.192198, Narshi Makwana, S/o.Sh. Devji Bhai, working as
Mason SK, Aged 59, Res.- Harsadmil ni Chali, Gaytri Society, Jamnagar
361 003.
32. MES No.186511, Kanji Dhuliya, S/o.Sh. Palabhai, working as Mason
SK, Aged 58.
33. MES No.701985, Rajesh Kumar Rajput, S/o.Sh. Surendra Singh,
working as Elect. SK, Aged 36, Res.-P-46/8, MES, Air Force, Jamnagar
361 001.
34. MES No.186504, Mansukh, S/o.Sh. Bhikhabhai Rathod, working as
Valve Man, Aged 59, Res.- Navagam Ghed, Street-2, Jamnagar 361 001.
35. MES No.186520, Yunush, S/o.Md. Bloch, working as Electrician Aged
46, Res.- Khoja Var Pir chok, Kharva Chaklo, Jamnagar 361 001.
36. MES No.186521, Kirit Kumar, S/o.Sh. Laxminarayan Vyas working as
FGM, Aged 58, Res.- Sidi Syad Seri, Nr. Sarkari Dela, Jamnagar 361 001.
37. MES No.186503, Anil, S/o.Sh. Bajvantpay Pandya, (Retd.on
01.10.2022) Aged 61, Res.- Ram Krishna Park, Street-3, Rameshwar,
Jamnagar, 361 001.
38. MES No.192125, Bhupatsinh, S/o.Sh. Anandsinh Jadega (Retd on
01.09.2018) Res.-149/1, Balaji Park-2, Nr. Mahakal Bunglow, Jamnagar
361 001.
39. MES No.192564, Dayalji, S/o.Sh. Narshi Rathod (Retd. on 01.10.2023)
Aged 61, Res.- Plot No.30, Akshardham Society, Rajkot Road, Jamnagar
360 001.
40. MES No. 192534, Dilip Bhai, S/o.Sh. Dhiraj Bhai Tank, (Retd. on
01.06.2022) Aged 62, Res.-Block No.33/D, Balmukund Nagar, Jamnagar-
361 004.
41. MES No. 192575, Surendra, S/o.Sh. Ranchhodbhai Gohil (Retd. On
01.10.2023) Aged 61, Res.- Plot No.18/2, Shivam Park, Gulab Nagar Road,
Jamnagar 361 001.
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42. MES No.192573, Kantilal, S/o.Sh. Virjibhai Bhatt (Retd. On
01.05.2023) Aged 61, Res.- Flat No.6, Aakashdeep Appartment, Patel
Colony, Jamnagar 361 008.
43. MES No.186506, Hussan, S/o.Sh. Gulamhusen Darjada, (Retd. on
01.09.2020) Aged 63, Res.- Khoja Gate, Khai Fali, Jamnagar 361 001
44. MES No.192598, Yogesh, S/o.Sh. Rashiklal Punjani (Retd. on
01.10.2022) Aged 62, Res.- 405, Madhav Appartment, Patel Colony-1,
Jamnagar 361 001.
45. MES No.192195, Jaysukhbhai, S/o.Sh. Karshanbhai Chavada, (Retd.
on 01.10.2021) Aged 64, Res.- Rangmati Park, Street No.4, Gulabnagar
Road, Jamnagar 361 007.
46. MES No.192566, Jamanbhai, S/o.Sh. Narshibhai Kanjaria (Retd. on
01.08.2022) Aged 62, Res.- MES, Air Force-2 Quarter, Jamnagar 361 001.
Sr.No.1 to 36 all are Group-C Employees and are working in the office of
the Garrison Engineer (AF) and Sr. No.37 to 46 are retired employees and
were working in the office of the Garrison Engineer (AF), Jamnagar No.2,
MES, Air Force Station No.2, Near Rozi Petrol Pump, Jamnagar, Gujarat -
361 004.(Respondent No.4).
47. MES No.608795, Chandani Nikunj Kumar Nagar, S/o.Sh.Manoj
Kumar, working as FGM SK, Aged 33, Res.-208/3, Street No.9, Ravi Park,
Jamnagar 361 009.
48. MES No.701971, Kundan Kumar Thakur, S/o.Sh.Ganesh, working as
FGM SK, Aged 32, Res.- MES Colony, Air Force-1, Jamnagar 361 001.
49. EX No.4275644-K, Shyamakant Singh, S/o.Sh.Lallan Singh, working
as FGM SK, Aged 47, Res.- MES Quarters, Air Force-1, Jamnagar 361
001.
50. MES No.608733, Dipak Khimsuriya, S/o.Sh.Premji Bhai, working as
FGM SK, Aged 39, Res.- MES Colony, P-108/2, Air Force Station-1,
Jamnagar 361 003.
51. MES No.608785, Kalpesh Ramavat, S/o.Sh.Harshad Kumar, working
as FGM SK, Aged 37, Res.-485/1, MES Quarter, Air Force Station-1,
Jamnagar 361 003.
52. MES No.608790, Mahesh Chandra, S/o.Sh.Thakur Das, working as
FGM SK, Aged 34, Res.-74/5, Air Force Station-1, Jamnagar 361 003.
53. MES No.186550, Malkani Dharmendra, S/o.Sh.Bhoj Raj, working as
Elect. HS-II Aged 42, Res.-Nand Dham Society, Street No.1, Jamnagar 361
003.
54. MES No.608728, Umesh Nakum, S/o.Sh.Harji Bhai, working as Elect.
SK Aged 39, Res.- Shivam Block No.50, Radhakirshna Park, Jamnagar 361
001.
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55. MES No.608730, Bharat Chauhan, S/o.Sh.Chaman Bhai, working as
Elect. SK, Aged 33, Res.-Happa Road, Near Railway Crossing, Jamnagar
361 120.
56. MES No.613002, Jitendra Chauhan, S/o.Sh.Nanji Bhai, working as
Elect. SK, Aged 37, Res.-Hapa Marketing Yard, Near Damjibhai ni wadi,
Jamnagar 361 120.
57. MES No.608727, Jitendra Solanki, S/o.Sh. Rati Lal, working as Elect.
SK Aged 42, Res.- 358/12, Swaminarayan Nagar, Street No.4, Jamnagar
361 001.
58. MES No.701979, Sandeep Kumar, S/o.Sh.Ajab Singh, working as
Elect. SK Aged 35, Res.-QTR No.107/3, MES Colony, Air Force-1,
Jamnagar 361 003.
59. MES No.186564, Deep Chand, S/o.Sh.Mohan Chand, working as Elect.
HS-II Aged 44, Res.-Plot No.42/5, Tirupati Park-1, Jamnagar 361 006.
60. MES No.608771, Kirit Kumar Parmar, S/o.Sh. Chaman Bhai, working
as Elect. SK, Aged 34, Res.- Vaishali Nagar, House No.6, Street No.4,
Jamnagar 361 003.
61. MES No.701981, Mahesh Garasiya, S/o.Sh.Som Bhai, working as
Elect.SK, Aged 38, Res.- QTS No.485/2, MES Colony, Air Force No.1,
Jamnagar 361 003.
62. MES No.511254, Pramod Hiwarkhede, S/o.Sh.Shri Krushna, working
as Elect. SK, Aged 34, Res.-QTR No.459/2, SMQ, Air Force Station No.1,
Jamnagar 361 003.
63. MES No.701983, Yogesh Barot, S/o.Sh.Gopal Bhai, working as Elect.
SK, Aged 33, Res.- P/108/3 Air Force One, Jamnagar 361 003.
64. MES No.608792, Jayesh Parmar, S/o.Sh.Kanti Lal, working as Elect.
SK, Aged 37, Res.- Saktinagar, Dela Vadi Seri, Jam Khambhaliya 361
304.
65. MES No.192189, Bharat Rathod, S/o.Sh.Jetha Lal, working as
Ref/Mech MCM Aged 59, Res.- Balaji Park-2, Nr. Mahakal Bunglow,
Jamnagar 361 001.
66. MES No.701980, Vijay Nakum, S/o.Sh.Kanak Bhai, working as
Ref/Mech SK, Aged 33, Res.- Plot No.166/10, Street No.3, Satyasainagar,
Jamnagar 361 007.
67. MES No.701978, Mukesh Kumar Dharviya, S/o.Sh. Veljibhai, working
as Ref/Mech. SK, Aged 34, Res.-Amra, Jamnagar 361 006.
68. MES No.608787, Ravi Chauhan, S/o.Sh. Chandu Lal, working as
Ref/Mech. SK, Aged 38, Res.-451/160 Civilians INS Valsura, Jamnagar
361 150.
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69. MES No.701975, Nitin Bhai Gidiya, S/o.Sh. Hasmukh Bhai, working
as Ref/Mech SK, Aged 30, Res.-P 108/1, Air Force Station No.1, Jamnagar
361 003.
70. MES No.608788, Krushna Kumar Bhatti, S/o.Sh. Ganpat Bhai,
working as Ref/Mech. SK, Aged 33, Res.- Rajgor Fali No.1, Ranjit Road,
Jamnagar 361 001.
71. MES No.186541, Nelson Bethel, S/o.Sh.Norbert, working as Ref/Mech.
HS-II Aged 49, Res.- 501, Gunjan, Apartment, Rajnagar, Jamnagar 361
003.
72. MES No.186557, Ashok Bhai Kanjariya, S/o.Sh.Bhanji Bhai, working
as Veh./Mech HS-II Aged 58, Res.- Jodiya Na Naka, Hanuman Vari Sheri,
Dhrol- 361 210.
73. EX-1580918K, Pravin Patel, S/o.Sh. Viram Bhai, working as
Veh./Mech SK, Aged 54, Res.- MES Quarters, Air Force, Jamnagar 361
001.
74. MES No.608800, Mahendra Varan, S/o.Sh. Khegarbhai, working as
Mason SK, Aged 39, Res.-11, Indira Colony, Air Force Road, Jamnagar
361 006.
75. MES No.610423, Rakesh Nakum, S/o.Sh. Gopal Bhai, working as
P/Ftr. SK, Aged 38, Res.- Matru Ashish, Pipal Fali, Devubhas Chowk,
Jamnagar 361 001.
76. MES No.701974, Punjabhai Mori, S/o.Sh.Karabhai, working as P/Ftr.
SK, Aged 41, Res.- OM Sai Park, Ranjitsagar Road, Jamnagar 361 00.
77. MES No.186505, Salmin Vajduka, S/o.Sh.Sayed Bhai, working as
P/Ftr. SK, Aged 59, Res.- MES, Air Force Station No.1, Jamnagar 361
001.
78. MES No.511952, Sumer Singh Songara, S/o.Sh. Mohan Singh, working
as P/Ftr. SK, Aged 34, Res.- MES, Air Force Station No.1, Nr. Digjam
Mill, Jamnagar 361 003.
79. MES No.186518, Asaraf Sama, S/o. Sh. Allarakha, working as P/Ftr.
SK, Aged 33, Res.- Nuri Park, Nr. Nuri chokdi, Jamnagar 361 001.
80. MES No.192104, Gopalbhai, S/o.Sh. Nanjibhai Nakum, (Retd. on
01.12.2018) Aged 65, Res.-Matru Ashish, Pipal Fali, Jamnagar 361 001.
81. MES No.192150, Ghanshyam Singh, S/o.Sh. Madhav Singh Jadega
(Retd. on 01.01.2022) Aged 62, Res.- 8/16, Shyam Tenament, Rajnagar,
Jamnagar 361 006.
82. MES No.192592, Ramesh S/o.Sh. Jeshanbhai Parmar (Retd. On
01.10.2022) Aged 62, Res.-Khatri Fadi, Karsanbhai No Chowk, Jamnagar
361 001.
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83. MES No. Arvind Kumar, S/o.Sh. Ranchhoddas Vadher, (Retd. on
01.07.2020). Aged 63, Res.- Pavan Tenament No.8, Satyam Colony,
Jamnagar 361 004.
84. MES No.192591, Ganpatibhai, S/o.Sh. Vasantrai Bhatii, (Retd. On
01.12.2021) Aged 62, Res.-Rajgor Fali, Street No.1, Ranjit Road, Jamnagar
361 001.
Sr.No.47 to 79 all are Group-C Employees and are working in the office of
the Garrison Engineer (AF), Sr. No.80 to 84 are retired employees and were
working in the office of the Garrison Engineer (AF), Jamnagar No.1, MES,
Air Force Station No.1, Near Digjam Mill, Jamnagar, Gujarat 361 003 (
Respondent No.5).
85. MES No.608783, Dhaval Bhatt, S/o.Sh.Vinodray, working as FGM
SK, Aged 34, Res.-Plot No.163/2, Nandanvan Park-2, Ranjitsagar Road,
Jamnagar 361 005.
86. MES No.609485, Kripal Sinh Sodha, S/o.Sh.Jagatsinh, working as
FGM SK, Aged 29, Res.- Nandanvan Park, Block No.73/5, Street No.2,
Jamnagar 361 005.
87. EX No.14638575M, Daljadeja Devdatta Sinh, S/o.Sh.Ranjitsinh,
working as FGM SK, Aged 45, Res.-115/5, Jadeshwar Park, Ranjitsagar
Road, Jamnagar 361 005.
88. EX No.13985368N, Kishor Sinh Jadeja, S/o.Sh.Ramsang, working as
FGM SK, Aged 52, Res.- Street No.1, Block No.126/1, Jadeswar Park,
Jamnagar 361 005.
89. MES No.192510, Habib Sama, S/o.Sh.Juma Sama, working as FGM
SK, Aged 55, Res.- T.49/3, MES Colony, Ranjitsagar Road, Jamnagar 361
005.
90. MES No.608726, Kaushik Gohil, S/o.Sh. Tulsibhai, working as FGM
SK, Aged 37, Res.- 185/6, Madhuram Residency, Rameshwar Nagar,
Jamnagar 361 005.
91. MES No.192544, Veeral Gajjar, S/o.Sh. Bharat Bhai, working as FGM
SK, Aged 39, Res.-36/1, Vasant Vatika, Ranjitsagar Road, Jamnagar 361
005.
Sr.No.85 to 91 all are Group-C Employees and are working in the office of
the Garrison Engineer (Army), Jamnagar, MES, Infantry Lines Jamnagar,
Gujarat 361 005 ( Respondent No.6).
92. MES No.608729, Dharmesh Kumar Chauhan, S/o.Sh. Chhagan Bhai,
working as Ref/Mech. HS-II, Aged 39, Res.- Madhuvan Park-1, Jamnagar
361 008.
93. MES No.186476-A, Kamlesh Dafda, S/o.Sh. Samat Bhai, working as
Elect. HS-II, Aged 39, Res.- Gandhinagar, Nr.Ichheshwar, Jamnagar 361
008.
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94. MES No.608737, Vinod Bhai Rohit, S/o.Sh. Kabhai Bhai, working as
Elect. SK, Aged 42, Res.-45/44, Radhe Krishna Park, Gulabnagar Road,
Jamnagar 362 003.
95. MES No.186474, Harish Dabhi, S/o.Sh. Jetha Lal, working as Ref. HS-
I. Aged 46, Res.-Dabhi Fali, Navagam Ghed, Jamnagar 361 008.
Sr.No.92 to 95 all are Group-C Employees and are working in the office of
the Garrison Engineer (Navy), Jamnagar, MES, INS Valsura Navy, Rozi
Port Road, Jamnagar, Gujarat 361 150 ( Respondent No.7).
.............................................. Applicants
(By Advocate : Ms. Priyal Shah)
Versus
1. Union of India,
through its Secretary,
Ministry of Defence,
South Block, New Delhi 110 001.
Email ID : [email protected].
2. Engineer in Chief,
Military Engineer Service,
Integrated HQ's Kashmiri Gate, \
New Delhi - 110 001
Email Id : [email protected]
3. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (SWC),
Khatipura Road,
Jaipur -12
Email ID : [email protected]
4. Garrison Engineer (AF), Jamnagar No.2
MES, Air Force Station No.2
Near Rozi Petrol Pump, Jamnagar, Gujarat 361 004.
5. Garrison Engineer (AF), Jamnagar No.1
MES, Air Force Station No.1
Near Digjam Mill, Jamnagar, Gujarat 361 003.
6. Garrison Engineer (Army), Jamnagar
MES, Infantry Lines,
Jamnagar, Gujarat 361 005.
7. Garrison Engineer (Navy), Jamnagar
MES, INS Valsura Navy,
Rozi Port Road, Jamnagar, Gujarat 361 150.
8. The Chief Engineer (Air Force),
Headquarters, Military Engineer Service,
Lekawada Patia Chiloda,
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PO CRPF Campus,
Gandhinagar 382 042.
9. The Commander Works Engineer (AF),
Military Engineer Service,
Air Force Station,
Jamnagar - 361 003. ..................... Respondents
O R D E R (ORAL)
Per : Hon'ble Mr. Umesh Gajankush, Member (J)
Heard learned counsel for the applicants on the question of admission.
2. MA No.135/2024 has filed preferred by the applicants seeking permission to file single joint application.
Considering the averments made in the application, the same is allowed and the applicants are permitted to file single joint application.
3. As per the averments made in the OA, the applicants are Industrial Employees and are working as FGM (SK), Ref/Mech (SK), P/Fitter (SK), Mason (SK), Carp.(SK), Ref/Mech HS-II, Elec HS-II, Mate(Ref AC), Mate (Elect), Elect(SK), Mate (FGM), etc. respectively and are presently working in the office of the respondent Nos.4 to 7, the applicant Nos.37 to 46 retired from the office of the respondent No.4 and applicant Nos.80 to 84 retired from the office of the respondent No.5
4. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the applicants that Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure had issued Office Memorandum dated 02.08.2017 (Annexure A/1) as well as Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training) had issued Office Memorandum dated 31.08.2017 (Annexure A/2) on the subject of 'Dress Allowance'. It is submitted that in view of the aforesaid Office Memorandums, the applicants are entitled to receive Dress Allowance w.e.f. 2017 onwards.
:: 10 :: OA No.146/20245. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the applicants that legal notice dated 17.06.2023 (Annexure A/5) was issued to the respondents. In response to it, the respondent No.4 informed the applicants vide communication dated 02.08.2023 (Annexure A/7) that subject matter will be settled once the sanction of dress allowance has been received from MoD. Further, status will be intimated accordingly. It is submitted that thereafter, neither amount has been disbursed nor any communication has been received. It is further submitted that similar issue was the subject matter in bunch of the cases before the Chandigarh Bench of this Tribunal and the same was disposed of on 05.06.2020 in OA No.1228/2019 in the case of MES No.372437, Gurmit Singh & Ors. V/s. Union of India & Ors. It is also submitted that in respect of the implementation of the aforesaid order, communication dated 24.11.2023 (Annexure A/8) was sent by the Dy. Director E1C(Legal) for Engineer-in-Chief to the Chief Engineer, HQ Western Command, Military Engineer Services, PIN - 9085543, C/o .56 APO.
6. Further, learned counsel for the applicants placed reliance on the order passed in OA No.574/2022, in case of MES, Karmachari Union V/s. Union of India & Ors. and OA No.577/2022 in case of MES Workers Union, Rajasthan v/s. Union of India & Ors. decided by common order dated 13.12.2023 by Jaipur Bench of this Tribunal.
7. After hearing learned counsel for the applicants and on perusal of the record, it appears that vide communication dated 02.08.2023 (Annexure A/7), the matter is pending before the respondent No.1. Therefore, it is necessary and in the interest of justice to direct the respondent No.1 to consider and pass appropriate order in respect of grant of dress allowance of the applicants within a period of sixty days from the date of communication of the aforesaid order, by taking note of OMs on the subject and order passed by Co-ordinate Benches of Central Administrative Tribunal, if not already taken. If applicants are found entitled then necessary payments shall be released within the :: 11 :: OA No.146/2024 aforesaid period. It is needless to observe that this Tribunal has not gone into merits of the case.
8. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the OA is disposed of. No order as to costs.
(Umesh Gajankush) Member (J) nk