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Central Administrative Tribunal - Chandigarh

Bharat Lal vs Defence on 11 April, 2025

          1-    O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters



                 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
                        CHANDIGARH BENCH


                  Decided on: 11.03.2025

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. SURESH KUMAR BATRA, MEMBER (J)
       HON'BLE MRS. RASHMI SAXENA SAHNI, MEMBER (A)

1. Original Application No.743/2024

1. Prem Chand S/o Sh. Sadhu Ram, Aged 77 Years Retired as AGM from
Olo General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under Chief General
Manager, Telecommunication, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O 22, Pooja
Vihar P.O Industrial Area Ambala Cant.t, PIN-133001 (Retired Group 'A')

2. Shiv Kumar S/o Sh. Mangat Ram, Aged 76 Years Retired as SDE from
Olo General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under Chief General
Manager, Telecommunication, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O 6340/27/75
Aluhwalia Bldg. Ambala Cantt, PIN-133001 (Retired Group 'B')

3. Rajinder Mohan Sharma S/o Sh. Ram Nath Sharma, Aged 77 Years
Retired as AGM from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Ambala
under Chief General Manager, Telecommunication, Haryana Circle,
Ambala, R/O 1213, Bangali Mohalla Ambala Cantt., PIN-133001 (Retired
Group 'A')

4. Vijay Kumar S/o Sh. Gian Chand Sharma, Aged 77 Years Retired as
JTO from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under Chief
General Manager, Telecommunication, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O
525/526, Housing Board Col. Ambala Cantt, PIN-133001 (Retired Group
'B')

                                                        .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                                  Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry
 of Communication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, Email: secy-
 [email protected] New Delhi

 2. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Haryana Cantt., Ambala Bhawan, Email
 [email protected] -133001,

 3. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
 Office Compound, 107, Mall Rd, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-133001.

 4 General Manager Telecom District, Ambala, BSNL, Napier Road,
 Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001.

 5. Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India North
 Block, New Delhi-110001.
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 6. Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare,
 Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.

                                                    ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
              Mr. K.K. Thakur

2. Original Application No. 805/2024

1. Jaswant Singh, aged 75 years s/o Sh. Assa Singh, R/o House No. R/o
# 22486, Street No.12, Bhagu Road, Bhatinda (Punjab) (Aadhaar Card
No 8401 8856 2133, Mobile No. 94635-51113).

2. Surjit Singh Sodhi, aged 70 years, son of Basant Singh Sodhi, #
16074, Street No.4, National Colony, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No
7271 4086 2951, Mobile No. 94170-26027).

3. Sunder Pal Kaur, aged 71 years, wife of late Chuhar Singh, #15763,
Main Uchi Gali, Hazura Kapura Colony, Bhatinda(Pb), (Aadhaar Card No.
2182 8342 2906, Mobile No. 94642-88385).

4. Ram Krishan Dhonsiya, aged 72 years, son of Ram Din, # MCBZ-
5/12382, Street No.9/1B, Adarsh Colony, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card
No 3327 3723 9260, Mobile No. 94170-24124).

5. Mithu Singh, aged 71 years, son of late Jaggar Singh, # 20041,,
Street No.13, Jujhar Singh Nagar, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No.
2147 8768 4147, Mobile No. 94176-07888).

6. Sulinderjit Singh, aged 71 years, son of Shankar Singh, # 2101,
Street No.5/9, Baba Farid Nagar, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No.
6462 1285 7437, Mobile No. 8837531800).

7. Udham Singh, aged 74 years, son of Teja Singh, # MCBZ-6-00351,
Street No.26, Surkhpir Road, SAS Nagar, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card
No. 7693 3598 3284, Mobile No. 94171-15333).

8. Sohan Singh, aged 77 years, son of Gurnam Singh, # 25431, Street
No. 13, SAS Nagar, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No. 2147 8768 4147,
Mobile No. 94633-97500).

9. Gurdip Singh, aged 77 years, son of late Bachan Singh, # 28950,
Street No.4-D, Partap Nagar, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No. 7623
2045 9977, Mobile No. 94170-59156).

10. Ranjit Singh, aged 71 years, son of Bhura Singh, # 219350, Street
No.4 Bibi Wala Road, Guru Teg Bahadur Ngar, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar
Card No. 2681 6472 3837, Mobile No. 94170-27878).

11. Narinder Kumar Jindal, aged 70 years, son of Ramji Dass Jindal, #
69, Street No.3/1 Bibi Wala Road, Green Avenue, Bhatinda (Pb),
(Aadhaar Card No. 5327 7431 2468, Mobile No. 94176-09688).

12. Narinder Kumar Sharma, aged 72 years, son of Brij Lal Sharma, #
310, North Estate, Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No. 6043 7260 5711,
Mobile No. 94639-04433).
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13. Harmesh Chand Goyal, aged 71 years, son of Basakhi Ram #
219350, Street No.4, Guru Gobind Singh Nagar, New Court Road Mansa
(Pb), ( Aadhaar Card No. 4142 7993 3823, Mobile No. 94171-63332).

14. Beant Singh, aged 70 years, son of Kartar Singh, Chand Chahal Wali
Gali, Near Bus Stand, Mansa (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No. 2828 3426 4521,
Mobile No. 95305-23006).

15. Pyare Lal, aged 70 years, son of Hamir Chand, Ward No. 15, Near
Istri Satsang Bhawan, Maur Mandi, district Bhatinda (Pb), (Aadhaar Card
No. 5736 3801 9447, Mobile No. 94178-08333).

16. Bishamber Lal, age 72 years, son of Boota Ram, # 4/122, Near Bala
Ji Mandir, Ward No. 4, Ganesh Colony, Maur Mandi, District Bhatinda
(Pb), (Aadhaar Card No. 4839 0463 4007, Mobile No. 94173-07333).

17. Ajit Singh, aged 70 years, son of Mukund Singh, Resident of Haptiya
Patti, village Samaon, District Mansa (Pb), (Aadhaar Card No. 3047
9508 8158, Mobile No. 94644-81119).

18. Karnail Ram, aged 74 years, Son of Amroo, H.No. 3/1-B, Green
Avenue Colony, Bibi Wala Road, Bhatinda (Punjab), (Aadhaar Card No.
5899 6826 0105), Mobile phone No. (94783-46501).

19. Pash Singh, aged 71 years, son of Ajmer Singh, village Chotian,
district Bhatinda (Punjab), (Aadhaar Card No. 3556 0523 6582), Mobile
phone No. (94789-85014).

20. Parshotam Dass, aged 74 years, son of Manohar Lal, H.No.356 Ward
No.8, Near Bharat Gas Agency, Raman Ramsara, Bhatinda (Punjab), (
Aadhaar Card No. 6489 3770 7039), Mobile phone No. (95306-86002).

21. Teja Singh Premi, aged 72 years son of Chand Singh, H.No.22827,
Street No.12/2, Power House Road, Bhatinda (Punjab), (Aadhaar Card
NO. 2478 8583 2628), Mobile phone No. (94178-08618).

22. Raj Kumar, aged 69 years, son of Kasturi Lal, Bibi Wala Road, Green
Avenue, Bhatinda (Punjab), (Aadhaar Card No. 6489 3770 7039), Mobile
phone No. (95306-86002).

                                       .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Vijay Syal

                  Versus

 1. Union of India, through Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry
 Communications, Sanchar Bhawan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of
 Telecommunications, Punjab Circle, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Plot No.2,
 Sector 27-A, Chandigarh.

 3. The Secretary to Government of India, Department of Personnel and
 Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, North
 Block, New Delhi.

                                                     ... .Respondents
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By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

3. Original Application No. 920/2024

1. Pawan Kumar Jindal, aged 71 years, S/o Budh Dev Jindal H. No.
107, Street No.4, Punia Colony, Sangrur (Mobile No., 94176-07477,
Aadhar Card No.)

2. Sat Pal Aggarwal, aged 73 years, s/o Sarup Chand, House No. 346,
Near Goyal Hospital, Ward No. 8-B, Tulsi Nagar Totapuri Road, Dhuri,
District Sangrur (Mobile No. 9417100063, Aadhar Card No. 4039 3507
1031).

3. Gurdarshan Singh aged 71 years, S/o Nirpinder Singh, House No.
691-B-5, Street No.1, Farid Nagar, Kishanpura Colony, Sangrur (Mobile
No., 94176-08176, Aadhar Card No. 9007 5360 4840).

4. Kuldeep Chand Deep, aged 73 years, S/o Dhan Raj Vaid, R/o
Dhaliwal Bas, Jakhepal, District Sangrur (Mobile No. 94176-08176,
Aadhar Card No. 9007 5360 4840)

5. Raj Kumar Aggarwal, aged 76 years, S/o Shambu Ram, B-11/733,
KC Road Street No. 6 A, Ward No.21, Barnala (Mobile No., 94175-
42111, Aadhar Card No. 5988 9841 0779)

6. Gurmeet Singh Kahlon, aged 75 years, S/o Buta Singh Kahlon,
Jawandha Pindi, Dhanaula, District Barnala (Mobile No., 94177-45488,
Aadhar Card No. 3190 2477 7451).

7. Lal Singh, aged 74 years, S/o Hazura Singh, R/o near Vety.
Hospital, Village Gobindgarh Khokhar, Distt. Sangrur (Mobile No.
9465738144, Aadhar Card No. 8311 6608 4615).

8. Gurmail Singh, aged 71 years, S/o Hari Singh, H. No. 308, Ward
No.20, Shekhupura Basti, Sangrur (Mobile No. 94176-00622, Aadhar
Card No. 2746 4496 2567).

9. Mukhtiar Singh, aged 73 years, S/o Karnail Singh, H.No. 239-A,
Ward No.9, Patti Gahu, Mander Kalan Road, Longowal, District Sangrur
(Mobile No. 94170-21345, Aadhar Card No. 5419 7828 9737).

10. Balwant Singh, aged 72 years, S/o Kehar Singh, H.No.2299,
Behlan Patti, Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur (Mobile No. 94177-59923,
Aadhar Card No. 5508 9513 3227)

11. Rajinder Paul Rikhi, aged 75 years, S/o Harbans Lal, H.No. 119,
Old Ice Factory Street, Ward No.5, VPO Kalianwali, District Sirsa
(Haryana) (Mobile No. 94660-29266, Aadhar Card No. 7745 3117
7130).

12. Baldev Singh Dhaliwal, aged 76 years s/o Naranjan Singh, Resident
of village Fatehgarh Chhanna, Bhaini Jassa, Tehsil and District Barnala,
(Mobile No. 94174-74615, Aadhar Card No. 6330 4569 2730).

13. Keshva Nand, aged 71 years, S/o Shiam Lal, Grain Market Ward
No.5, Lehragaga (Sangrur) (Mobile No. 94176-07477, Aadhar Card No.
8679 6166 4069)
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14. Mohabbat Pal Singh, aged 71 Years, son of Gurbux Singh, Ward
No. 11, Goyal Wali Gali, Tibba Basti, Patran, District Patiala ( Mobile
No. 94177-92700, Aadhar Card No. 7690 3705 4658).

15. Harmesh Lal, aged 70 years, S/o Sharan Dass, Ajit Nagar, Ward
No. 06, Bhawanigarh, Distt. Sangrur (Mobile No. 95307-73564, Aadhar
Card No. 5155 3901 4617).

16. Amar Nath, aged 70 years, S/o Lashkari Ram, 555/5, Rajendra
Nagar, Railway Road, Jind (Haryana) (Mobile No. 94683-02723,
Aadhar Card No.9801 5713 7499).

17. Shiv Narain, aged 70 years, S/o Krishan Chand, H.. No.7878,
Street No.3, Guru Nanak Colony, Block -D, Sangrur (Mobile No. 94176-
00225, Aadhar Card No. 5799 4806 9431).

18. Bir Singh, aged 70 years, S/o Gurdev Singh, R/o Phalaud Kalan,
Tehsil Malerkotla, District Sangrur (Mobile No. 94642-59867, Aadhar
Card No. 6156 0619 8102).

19. Som Lal Kataria, aged 73 years, S/o Lal Chand, H.No.57, 25 Acre
Scheme, Thikriwala Road, Improvement Trust, Barnala (Mobile No.
94171-00058, Aadhar Card No.2717 0993 6445).

20. Kamal Parkash Sharma, aged 73 years, S/o Atma Ram, H.No. B-
IX/331, Ram Leela Ground, Ward No.5, Barnala (Mobile No. 94172-
58333, Aadhar Card No. 8678 8412 9843)

21. Baljit Singh, aged 76 years, S/o Mohinder Singh, H.No. 139, Near
Shishu Bharti School, Cinema Road, Sunam, District Sangrur ( Mobile
No. 94178-26511, Aadhar Card No. 8479 6347 0753).

22. Sukhdev Singh, aged 70 years, S/o Piara Singh, R/o Village Ganga
Singh Wala, District Sangrur (Mobile No. 94630-66244, Aadhar Card
No. 6684 3245 7177).

23. Chain Singh, aged 70 years, S/o Bant Singh, Near Baba Mangal
Dass Saniadh, VPO Badrukhan, District Sangrur (Mobile No. 94172-
16335, Aadhar Card No. 4740 2356 1674).

24. Satya Devi, aged 72 years, W/o Sat Pal Garg, H.No. B-1/265, Mata
Rani Street, Dhuri Gate, Sangrur (Mobile No. 75891-37834, Aadhar
Card No. 7339 6566 6520).

25. Jasbir Singh Sainik, aged 73 years, s/o Joginder Singh, H.No.217,
Ward No. 7/A, Pathshala Mohalla, Dhuri, District Sangrur (Mobile No.
94173-04442, Aadhar Card No.5236 1364 3603).


                                      .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Vijay Syal

                 Versus

1. Union of India, through Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry
of Communications, Sanchar Bhawan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-
110001.
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2. The Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communications,
Sanchar Bhawan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.

3. The Secretary to Government of India, Department of Personnel &
Training, North Block, New Delhi.

4. The Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of
Telecommunications, Sanchar Lekha Bhawan, Prasad Nagar, New
Delhi.

5. The Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of
Telecommunications, Punjab Circle, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Plot No.2,
Sector 27-A, Chandigarh.

                                                   ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

4. Original Application No. 960/2024

1. Brahm Dass Sharma S/o Sh. Sita Ram, Aged 75 Years Retired as
Sub Divisional Engineer from Olo General Manager Telecom District,
Hamirpur under Olo Chief General Manager Telecommunication,
Himachal Pradesh Circle, Shimla (H.P), R/O Ward No.4, VPO Takarla
Teh. Amb, District Una, (H.P.), PIN-177211.

(Retired Group 'B')

2. Som Dutt S/o Sh. Prabho Ram, Aged 71 Years Retired as Telecom
Mechanic from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Hamirpur under
O/o Chief General Manager Telecommunication, Himachal Pradesh
Circle, Shimla (H.P), R/O Vill. Meyor P.O. Ambehra Teh. Bangana,
Distt. Una, (H.P.), PIN-1174314

(Retired Group 'C')

3. Mohinder Kumar Puri S/o Sh. Niranjan Dass Puri, Aged 74 Years
Retired as Junior Telecom Officer from Olo General Manager Telecom
District, Hamirpur under O/o Chief General Manager
Telecommunication, Himachal Pradesh Circle, Shimla (H.P), R/O Vill.
Rampur, Ward No.2, Near Shiv Mandir, P.O. Una, Tehsil & Distt. UNA,
H.P. PIN-174303

(Retired Group 'C')

                                                      .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003. Email: [email protected]

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, PG and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]
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3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Himachal Telecom Circle,
Claremont Building, Near Vidhan Sabha, Chaura Maidan, Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh. PIN-171004,

5. The Chief General Manager Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle, SDA
Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009.

6. General Manager Telecom        District,   Hamirpur,   Bhota   Chowk,
Hamirpur H.P-177001.

                                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

5. Original Application No. 1023/2024

1. Amarjit Singh, aged 70 years, S/o Meva Singh, Village Kakkarewal,
Tehsil Dhuri, District Sangrur( Mobile No., 94789-93330, Aadhar Card
No. 8234 4348 3345.)

2. Nazar Singh, aged 73 years, son of Kirpal Singh, resident of Village
Rajomajra, Tehsil Dhuri District Sangrur (Mobile No. 94170-34312,
Aadhar Card No. 5176 8151 9939).

3. Harjit Ram aged/72 years, S/o Dev Ram, R/o village Bachhhowal,
P.O. Tehang. Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar (Mobile No. 94638-
00037 Aadhar Card No.5333 7219 1055).

4. Balwinder Nath, aged 70 years, S/o Biraj Lal, Nerar Purana Radha
Swami Bhawan, Ward No.6, Lehragaga, District Sangrur, Punjab
(Mobile No. 95306-72137, Aadhar Card No. 9778 1669 1081).

5. Shingara Singh, aged 70 years, son of Bachan Singh, H. No. 80-A,
Janata Nagar, Dhuri, District Sangrur (Punjab) Mobile No. 94654-
33550, Aadhar Card No. 3230 3790 2631).


                                      .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Vijay Syal

                 Versus

1. Union of India, through Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry
of Communications, Sanchar Bhawan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-
110001.

2. The Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communications,
Sanchar Bhawan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.

3. The Secretary to Government of India, Department of Personnel &
Training, North Block, New Delhi.

4. The Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of
Telecommunications, Punjab Circle, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Plot No.2,
Sector 27-A, Chandigarh
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                                                     ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

 6. Original Application No. 1050/2024

 Kanwaldeep Singh Gujral S/o Sh. Narinder Singh, aged 65 years,
 resident of House No. 1079, Sector 71 (Mohali), SAS Nagar (Mohali),
 Sector 71, Punjab, 160071

 (Group 'B')

                                           .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                  Versus

 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
 Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
 Market, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Secretary, Government of India,          Ministry    of   Finance,
 Department of Revenue, New Delhi-110001.

 3. The Pay and Accounts Officer (Central Excise & Customs,
 Chandigarh now CGST), C.R. Building, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh-
 160017.

                                         ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

7. Original Application No. 1051/2024

Rajinder Singh Chandel S/o Shri Sher Singh, aged 72 years, resident of
A-6, Friends Apartments, Thakur Bagh, Annadale Shimla, Shimla Urban,
H.P. 171003

(Group 'B')

                                          .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                  Versus

1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
Market, New Delhi-110001.



2. The Secretary, Government of India, Department of Labour &
Employment Govt. of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New
Delhi-110001.
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3. The Pay and Accounts Officer Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and
Employment, Govt. of India, Block-2, Institutional Area, Sector-38, West
Chandigarh - 160036

                                                      ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

 8. Original Application No. 1052/2024

 Rakesh Bala Bhardwaj W/o Sh. B.D. Bhardwaj, aged 71 years, 504D.
 Kamdhenu Homz, Dhakauli, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab-140603

 (Group 'B')

                                              .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                  Versus

 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
 Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
 Market, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Secretary, Government of India, Department of Labour &
 Employment Govt. of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New
 Delhi-110001.

 3. The Pay and Accounts Officer Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and
 Employment, Govt. of India, Block-2, Institutional Area, Sector-38,
 West Chandigarh - 160036


                                       ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

 9. Original Application No. 1053/2024

 Shiv Ram Sio Shri Bullu Ram Sahota, aged 73 years, resident of House
 No. 1198, Sector 428, Chandigarh-160022

                                                  .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                  Versus

 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
 Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
 Market, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Secretary, Government of India, Department of Labour &
 Employment Govt. of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New
 Delhi-110001.
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 3. The Pay and Accounts Officer Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and
 Employment, Govt. of India, Block-2, Institutional Area, Sector-38,
 West Chandigarh - 160036
                                                     ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

 10. Original Application No. 1054/2024

 Rita Khattar W/o Sh. Ravinder Kumar Khattar, aged 70 years, resident
 of Kothi No. 33, B-2, Dharmapur Basti, Pinjore, Panchkula, Haryana-
 134102

 (Group 'B')

                                                .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                  Versus

 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
 Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
 Market, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Secretary, Government of India, Department of Labour &
 Employment Govt. of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New
 Delhi-110001.

 3. The Pay and Accounts Officer Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and
 Employment, Govt. of India, Block-2, Institutional Area, Sector-38,
 West Chandigarh - 160036

                                             ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

 11.   Original Application No. 1055/2024

 Ramesh Kumar Gupta son of Shri Ram Krishan Aggarwal, aged 73
 years, resident of House No. 495, Shivalik City, Landran Road, Sector
 127, Kharar, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab-140301 (Group 'A')

                                        .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                  Versus

1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
Market, New Delhi-110001.



2. The Secretary, Government of India, Department of Labour &
Employment Govt. of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New
Delhi-110001.
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3. The Pay and Accounts Officer Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and
Employment, Govt. of India, Block-2, Institutional Area, Sector-38, West
Chandigarh - 160036

                                                       ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

 12. Original Application No. 1056/2024

 Rakesh Kumar Thakur S/o Sunder Lal Thakur, aged 71 years, resident
 of No. 350/2/B-3, Shiv Shakti Colony, Pinjore, Kalka, Panchkula,
 Haryana 134102
 (Group 'B')
                                                     .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                  Versus

 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
 Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
 Market, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Secretary, Government of India, Department of Labour &
 Employment Govt. of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New
 Delhi-110001.

 3. The Pay and Accounts Officer Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and
 Employment, Govt. of India, Block-2, Institutional Area, Sector-38,
 West Chandigarh - 160036

                                    ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

 13. Original Application No. 1080/2024


 Ashok Kumar s/o Sh. Shri Krishan, aged 72 years r/o House No. 1202,
 Sector-21, Panchkula, Haryana.

 (Group 'B')
                                              .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. K.B. Sharma

                  Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India,
 North Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: secy [email protected]
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3. The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Finance,
Department of Revenue, North Block, New Delhi110001.

4. Central Board of Excise and Customs, Ministry of Finance,
Department of Revenue, North Block, New Delhi through its Chairman-
110001.

5. Chief Commissioner, Central Excise, Central Revenue Building, Plot
No. 19, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh160017

6. The Commissioner, Central Excise Commissionerate, Chandigarh-I,
Central Revenue Building, Plot No. 19, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh160017

                                                   ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

14. Original Application No. 1143/2024

1. Swaran Singh Dhiran S/o Sh. Amar Singh, Aged 72 Years, Retired as
DET from O/o Sr.General Manager, CMTS Nodal Center, Chandigarh
under Chief General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O
4527, New Sunny Enclave, Sector 125, Kharar, S.A.S. Nagar(Mohali),
PIN-140401 (Retired Group 'A')

2. Amarjit Singh S/o Sh. Swaran Singh, Aged 71 Years, Retired as SDE
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar under Chief
General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O No.1, Lane
no.3, Sultanwind link road, Near Shri HarKrishan Public School,
Amritsar, PIN-143001 (Retired Group 'B')

3. Adesh Kumar Aggarwal S/o Sh. Lachmi Chand, Aged 72 Years,
Retired as A.D. from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom. Punjab
Circle, Chandigarh, R/O 28, Ram Vihar, Baltana, Distt. S.A.S. Nagar-
140604(Retired Group 'B')

4. Mehar Chand Aggarwal S/o Sh. Muni Lal, Aged 72, Years Retired as
DGM from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle,
Chandigarh, R/O 102, GH-27, Sector 20, Panchkula, PIN-134117
(Retired Group 'A')

5. Sher Singh S/o Sh. Gurbachan Singh, Aged 71 Years, Retired as
SDE from O/o General Manager CMTS, Sector 49, Chandigarh under
Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O
H.No.1845-A, Randhawa Road, near Pal Dairy. Kharar, Distt. S.A.S.
Nagar, PIN-140301 (Retired Group 'B')

6. Balbir Singh Padam S/o Sh. Sadhu Ram, Aged 73 Years, Retired as
JTO from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under
Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O H.No.
1511, Phase-V, Mohali, S.A.S.Nagar, PIN-160059 (Retired Group 'B')

7. Baldev Singh S/o Sh. Sadhu Singh, Aged 71 Years Retired as STS
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O H.No.109,
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Sector-12, Ranjit Nagar, Kharar, Distt. S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), PIN-
140301 (Retired Group 'C')

8. Ramesh Chander Rekhi S/o Sh. Ganda Ram, aged 72 Years, Retired
as DET from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under
Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O
H.No.2499, Telehos Society, Sector 50C, Chandigarh, PIN-160047
(Retired Group 'A')

9. Darshan Singh S/o Sh. Shiv Singh, aged 71 years, Retired as TM
from Olo General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O H.No.539,
Sector 11, Ward No.7, Randhawa Road, Kharar Distt. S.A.S.
Nagar(Mohali), PIN-140301 (Retired Group 'C')

10. Virender Kumar Gupta S/o Dhuni Chand, aged 71 years, retired as
SDE from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar under Chief
General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O #5 Amar
Avenue, Ajnala Road, Near power House, Amritsar-143001 (Retired
Group 'B')
11. Mulak Raj Sharma S/o Isher Dass Sharma, aged 71 years, retired
as DGM from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar under
Chief General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O # A-
453, New Amritsar, GT Road, Amritsar-143001 (Retired Group 'B')

12. Ranjit Singh S/o Harbhajan Singh, aged 73 years, retired as TM
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Jalandhar under Chief
General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O #S-13,
Beant Nagar, PAP Line, Jalandhar-144006 (Retired Group 'C')

13. Gurdip Singh S/o Kartar Singh, aged 71 years, retired as Sr. TOA
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Jalandhar under Chief
General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O #125, Gurjit
Nagar, Garha Road, Jalandhar (Retired Group 'C')
14. Karam Singh S/o Sardara Singh, aged 73 years, retired as SIO
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O #1700C/1,
Ward No.5, Gobind Colony, Kharar, Distt S.A.S. Nagar(Mohali) -140301
(Retired Group 'C')

                                                       .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Mr.jaswinder Singh, Mr.
               Balbir Singh

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary(Pensions), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, A Wing,
3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110001 Email:
[email protected]

2. Union of India through Secretary, Department of Personnel &
Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Govt. of India, North
Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]
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3. Union of India through Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry
of Communication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.
Email: [email protected]

4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle,
Doorsanchar Bhawan, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh(UT) PIN-
160019, Email [email protected]

5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.2,
Sanchar Sadan, Sector 34, Chandigarh, PIN-160022.

                                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

15. Original Application No. 1145/2024

1. MES No. 364907 Mohinder Singh, aged 73 years S/o Sh. Malik Ram,
FGM HS (Retd) R/o H.No. 7061/4 Kalal Majri, Ambala City.

2. MES NO. 360745 Yoginder Pal, MCM Painter (Retd) Aged 77 years
S/o late Sh. Badri Parshad, MCM Painter (Retd) and R/o H.No. 9240/6
Railway Road, Ambala City

Group C

                                                         .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Shailendra Sharma

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Defence, South Block
Army HQ, New Delhi-110001 (Email: [email protected])

2. The Engineer in Chief, Army HQ, Kashmir House New Delhi-110001

3. The Chief Engineer Western Command, Chandimandir- 134107

4. The Commander Works Engineer, Ambala Cantt.

5. The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension) Drapaudi
Ghat, Allahabad.

                                  ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

16. Original Application No. 1146/2024

 Chuhru Ram S/o Sh. Lachhu Ram, Aged 76 years, Retired as PWAY
 Supervisor Olo SEN/Construction, Northern. Railway, Pathankot
 under Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab- 152001,
 R/o Village Bhabour Sahib, P.O. Bassi, The. Anandpur sahib, Distt.
 Ropar, Punjab-104126

 (Group 'C')
                                      .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Rohit Seth
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                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003.

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India North
Block, New Delhi 110001.

3. General Manager, Northern Railway Head Quarters, Baroda House,
New Delhi-110001.

4. Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab, PIN-152001.

                                                   ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

17.   Original Application No. 1147/2024

Romesh Lal S/o Sh. Kishan Chand, Aged 72 Years, Retired as P. Way
Supervisor (Const) Ambala Cantt. from O/o Dy. CE/N.Rly. Ambala
Cantt. under Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab-
152001, R/o H No. 19, Jaggi Colony. Near Guru Nanak Atta Chakki,
Kanwla, Ambala City, Haryana-134005. (Group 'C')
                                             .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Rohit Seth

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. General Manager, Northern Railway Head Quarters, Baroda House,
 New Delhi-110001. [email protected]

 4. Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab, PIN-152001

                                                   ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

18. Original Application No. 1148/2024

Mukhtar Singh S/o Sh. Bhari Singh, Aged 78 years, Retired as PWAY
Supervisor Olo Asstt. Executive Engineer/Construction, N. Railway,
Chandigarh under Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt.,
Punjab, PIN- 152001, R/o H No. 577 New Jaspal Nagar, Gali No.7,
Sultanwind Road, Amritsar.

(Retired Group 'C')
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                                     .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Rohit Seth

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003.

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India North
Block, New Delhi 110001.

3. General Manager, Northern Railway Head Quarters, Baroda House,
New Delhi-110001.

4. Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab, PIN-152001

                                  ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

19. Original Application No. 1149/2024

Jagjit Singh S/o Sh. Attar Singh, Aged 75 years, Retired as PWS O/o
Dy. Chief Engineer/ Construction/ Ludhiana under Divisional Railway
Manager. Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab 152001, R/o Village Budda Nagar,
P.O. Malik Pur, The & Distt. Pathankot, Punjab-145025.

 (Group 'C')
                                              .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Rohit Seth

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. General Manager, Northern Railway Head Quarters, Baroda House,
 New Delhi-110001. [email protected]

 4. Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab, PIN-152001
                                                    ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

20. Original Application No. 1150/2024

Tilak Raj S/o Lt. Sh. Parkash Chand, Aged 73 years, Retired as PWS
AN from O/o Dy. Chief Engineer/ Construction, Northern Railway,
Moradabad (UP), under Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt.,
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Punjab- 152001, Rio H No. 139 Village P.O. Rampur, U.P. Tehsil &
Distt. Rampur, U.P.-244901.

 (Group 'C')
                                              .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Rohit Seth

                Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. General Manager, Northern Railway Head Quarters, Baroda House,
 New Delhi-110001. [email protected]

 4. Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab, PIN-152001

                                                   ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

21. Original Application No. 1151/2024


Kashmiri Lal Pruthi s/o Late Sh. Kala Ram, Aged 76 years, Retired as
PWS (Railway Supervisor) from Olo Dy. Chief Engineer/ Construction,
Northern Railway, State Entry Road, New Delhi, under Divisional
Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab- 152001, R/o H No. 110-
A/2, Model Town, Near Post Office Sonepat (Haryana)-131008.

                                       .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Rohit Seth

                Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. General Manager, Northern Railway Head Quarters, Baroda House,
 New Delhi-110001.

 4. Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab, PIN-152001

                                                   ... .Respondents
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By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

22.   Original Application No. 1152/2024


Dharam Chand Sio Sh. Mangat Ram, Aged 72 Years, Retired as P. Way
Supervisor from Olo Dy. CE/S7C-1/U HP, under Divisional Railway
Manager. Ferozepur Cantt.. Punjab, PIN-152001, R/o VPO &Tehsil
Jawal, Distt. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh-176023.
  (Group 'C')
                                                    .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Rohit Seth

                Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary. Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi 110001. Email: [email protected]

 3. General Manager, Northern Railway Head Quarters, Baroda House,
 New Delhi-110001. [email protected]

 4. Divisional Railway Manager, Ferozepur Cantt., Punjab, PIN-152001

                                  ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

23.   Original Application No. 1153/2024

 1.Surinder Singh, son of Sh. Jagdish Singh, aged 72 years, retired as
 Assistant Controller of Defence Accounts from the office of PCDA
 (Border Roads) New Delhi, resident of H. No. S-10, Shivalik City,
 Sector-127, Kharar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab-140301.

 2. Virender Mitter Mahajan, son of Sh. Moti Ram Mahajan, aged 74
 years, retired as Senior Accounts Officer from the office of PCDA
 (WC) Chandigarh, resident of H. No. 874/1, Sector-41A, Chandigarh,
 Badheri, Chandigarh-160036.

 3. Jaspal Singh, son of Sh. Santokh Singh, aged 72 years, retired as
 Supervisor from the office of PCDA WC Chandigarh resident of H. No.
 3373, Sector-46 C, Chandigarh, Sector-47 PO CHD, Chandigarh-
 160047.

 4. Kulwinder Singh, son of Sh. Dalel Singh, aged 72 years, retired as
 Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA Border Road, New Delhi,
 resident of H. No. 373-A, G.F., Darpan City, Village-Khanpur, Kharar,
 SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab-140301.

 5. Vakil Singh, son of Sh. Khiali Ram, aged 72 years, retired as
 Senior Accounts Officer from the office of PCDA (WC) Chandigarh,
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resident of H. No. 3436, Sai Enclave, Sector-49 D, Chandigarh-
160047.

6. Baldev Singh, son of Sh. Amar Singh, aged 71 years, retired as
Accounts Officer from the office of PCDA (WC) Chandigarh, resident
of H. No. 258, Nagar Road, Talwara, PO: Talwara Township, Distt.
Hoshiarpur, Punjab-144216.

7. Ram Murti, son of Sh. Bairagi Ram, aged 70 years, retired as
Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA (WC) Chandigarh, resident of
Dohar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab-144216.

8. Brij Mohan, son of Sh. Nanu Ram, aged 74 years, retired as Senior
Auditor from the office of PCDA WC Chandigarh, resident of H. No.
3936, Sector-47 D, Chandigarh-160047.

9. Ashok Kumar Sharma, son of Sh. Amar Nath Sharma, aged 74
years, retired as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA WC
Chandigarh, resident of H. No. 60 B, Ward No. 2, Santokhgarh, Haroli
Una, Himachal Pradesh-174301.

10. Satya Paul Sharma, wife of Sh. Bachan Singh Sharma, aged 72
years, retired as Senior Auditor from the office of LAO (B) Ambala
Cantt under PCDA (WC) Chandigarh, resident of H. No. 321, Neem
Wala Chonk, Mullana, PO: Mullana, Distt. Ambala, Haryana-133203.

11. Amrik Singh, son of Sh. Nasib Singh, aged 74 years, retired as
ACDA from the office of PCDA (WC) Chandigarh, resident of H. No.
1507 G (848 New), Ranjeet Colony, Kharar, SAS Nagar (Mohali),
Punjab-140301.

12. Inder Pal Singh, son of Sh. Gyani Sewa Singh, aged 72 years,
retired as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA WC Chandigarh,
resident of H. No. 270, Phase 3A, Sector-53, Mohali, SAS Nagar
(Mohali), Punjab-160055.

13. Raj Kanwar Singh, son of Sh. Bhullan Singh, aged 71 years,
retired as Senior Accounts Officer from the office of PCDA (BR) New
Delhi, resident of H. No. 2311, First Floor, Sector-35C, Chandigarh-
160022.

14. Raj Kumar Sharma, son of Sh. Sham Sunder Sharma, aged 72
years, retired as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA WC
Chandigarh, resident of House No. 15, Yamuna Enclave, Ward No. 4,
Zirakpur, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab-140603.

15. Vijay Kumar, son of Sh. Thakur Dass, aged 72 years, retired as
Senior Auditor from the office of JCDA BR Chandigarh under PCDA BR
New Delhi, resident of H. No. 308, Ward No. 7, Chopra Garden,
Jagadhri, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana-135001.

16. Parveen Kumar Sharma, son of Sh. Amrit Sariya Ram, aged 73
years, retired as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA (WC)
Chandigarh resident of H. No. 182, Tribune Colony, Behind Civil
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 Secretariat, Govind Vihar, Kansal, Naya Gaon, SAS Nagar (Mohali),
 Punjab-160103.

 17. Ravi Prakash Jain, son of Sh. Abhai Kumar Yaudheya Jain, aged
 71 years, retired as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA (WC)
 Chandigarh, resident of H. No. 27 A, Shiva Enclave Bhabat, Zirakpur,
 PO: Zirakpur, Distt. SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab-140603.

 18. Jageshwar Singh, son of Sh. Gian Singh, aged 73 years, retired
 as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDC WC Chandigarh, resident of
 H. No. 1372 A, Sector-70, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Sector-71, SAS Nagar
 (Mohali), Punjab-160071.13

 19. Ashok Kumar, son of Late Sh. Sukhdarshan Dev, aged 74 years,
 retired as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA WC Chandigarh,
 resident of H. No. 5654, Duplex, Modern Complex, Manimajra,
 Chandigarh-160101.

 20. Ashok Kumar Suri, son of Sh. Krishan Lal Suri, aged 71 years,
 retired as Senior Auditor from the office of PCDA WC Chandigarh,
 resident of H. No. 1666, Sector-70, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab-
 160071.

 21. Jai Krishan Peer, son of Sh. Mahanand Joo Peer, aged 72 years,
 retired as Senior Accounts Officer from the office of PCDA (WC)
 Chandigarh resident of H. No. 301/B-3, CGEWHO Complex, Kendrita
 Vihar-1, Sunny Enclave, Sector-125, Kharar, SAS Nagar (Mohali),
 Punjab-140301.

 22. Harkirat Singh Bhatti, son of Sh. Sewa Singh, aged 73 years,
 retired as ACDA from the office of JCDA BR Chandigarh resident of H.
 No. 147, Chinar Bagh, Near Urban Estate, Phase-II, Patiala, Punjab-
 147002.
                                      .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Jagdeep Jaswal

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
   & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
   110003. Email: [email protected]

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, P G and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
Delhi - 110 001.

3. Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure), Government of India,
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, North Block New
Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]

4. Union of India through Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of
Defence, South Block, New Delhi-110011.

5. Controller General of Defence Accounts, Ulan Batar Road, Palam,
Delhi Cantt-110010.
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6. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Army) Chandigarh.

7. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Draupadi Ghat,
Allahabad.

                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

24.   Original Application No.1155/2024

 1. Surinder Kumar Sehgal S/o Sh. Ved Parkash, aged 66 years,
 retired as Passport Granting Officer on 13.09.2011 R/o House No.
 489, Sector-12, Panchkula- 134115.

 2. Kulbhushan Sikka S/o Late Sh. Des Raj Sikka, aged 66 years, Rtd.
 as Passport Granting Officer on 13.09.2011 R/o House No. 1876,
 Sector-22 B, Chandigarh- 160022.

 3. Kiran Mittal W/o Sh. Satish Kumar Mittal, aged 72 years, retired as
 Assistant Passport Officer on 31.03.2012 R/o House No. 113-D,
 Govind Vihar, Baltana, Distt Mohali, Punjab- 140603. Group A.

 4. Pushpa Nijhawan W/o Ramesh Chander Nijhawan, aged 72 years,
 retired as Assistant Passport Officer on 28.09.2012 R/o House No.
 3406, Sector 46-C, Chandigarh-160047. Group A

 5. Veena Khanna W/o Sh. Jawahar Lal Khanna, aged 72 years,
 retired as Assistant Passport Officer on 31.12.2012 R/o House No.
 3826, Sector 47-D, Chandigarh- 160047. Group A.

 6. Sarita Kumari D/o Late Sh. Harbans Lal, aged 71 years,
 Chandigarh, retired as Assistant Passport Officer on 31.08.2013 R/o
 House No. 1256/1, Sector 30-B, Chandigarh-160030. Group A.

 7. Krishna Rani W/o Raj Kumar Sood, aged 72 years, retired as
 Assistant Passport Officer on 31.08.2012 R/o Kothi No. 371, Phase-6,
 Mohali, Punjab- 160055. Group A.

 8. Bakshi Singh S/o Sh. Hari Singh, aged 70 years, retired as
 Passport Officer on 06.06.2012 R/o House No. 130, Sunny Enclave,
 Near Paras Down Town, Zirakpur, Distt. Mohali, Punjab-140603.
 Group A.

 9. Data Ram S/o Late Sh. Jaggan Singh, aged 76 years, retired as
 Assistant Passport Officer on 31.07.2008 R/o House No. 741 DMC,
 Sector 38 West, Chandigarh- 160036. Group A.

 10. Vidya Vati Chauhan D/o Late Sh. Deepram Chauhan, aged 70
 years, retired as Deputy Passport Officer on May, 2014 R/o Village
 Bhalawog, PO Janedghat, Via Chail, Near Shiv Temple, Tehsil
 Kusumati, Distt Shimla, Himachal Pradesh- 171001. Group A.

 11. Neelam Dotta wife of Vijay Mohan Dutta, aged 73 years, r/o
 H.No. 244, Mansa Devi Complex, Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana-
 134114.
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                                                         .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Jagdeep Jaswal

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003. Email: [email protected]

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, P G and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
Delhi-110 001. [email protected]

3. Additional Secretary (CPV) and OIA, Ministry of External Affairs,
South Block, New Delhi-110001.

4. Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala House, Tilak
Marg, New Delhi-110001.

5. The Pay and Account Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, Jawahar
Lal Nehru Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi-110001.

6. The Pay and Account Officer, Central Pension Accounting Officer,
Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Trikoot-II, Complex, Bhikaji
Gama Place, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066.

7. Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office SCO No. 28-32,
Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.

                                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

25.   Original Application No.1159/2024

Ram Pal S/o Sh. Hari Singh, Aged 73 Years, Retired as Divisional
Engineer Telecom from General Manager Telecom, Karnal under Chief
General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O H No. 156, Gali No.2,
Ward no. 16, Nehru Garden, Near Jat School, Kaithal, Haryana.
(Retired Group 'A')

                                      .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003. Email: [email protected]

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India North
Block, New Delhi-110001.

3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
[email protected]
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4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Email: [email protected]
Ambala Cantt., Haryana -133001,

5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, 107,
Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-133001.

6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Karnal, Haryana

                                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. K.K. Thakur

26.   Original Application No.1160/2024

Prem Lal Kaushal s/o Sh. Diwana Ram, aged 71 years r/o Village
Lengri, P.O. Balhchurani, Tehsil Ghumarwin, District Bilaspur, H.P.-
174003. (Postmaster, Retd) Group-C
                                         .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. K.B. Sharma

                 Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003. Email: [email protected]

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India North
Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: secy [email protected]

3. The Secretary, Ministry of Information Technology, Department of
Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. (E-Mail:
[email protected]).

4. The Chief Post Master General, H.P. Circle, Shimla, H.P.-177001.



5. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Mandi Division, Mandi (H.P.).

                                    ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

27.   Original Application No.1162/2024

 Keshav Chander S/O Late Sh. Bhadaru Ram, Aged 71 years, Retired
 as Sub-Divisional Engineer from O/o General Manager Telecom
 District, BSNL, Mandi under Chief General, Himachal Pradesh Circle,
 Shimla, R/O Vill. Sathmala P.O. Hari Behna Tehsil Sarkaghat Distt.
 Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

 (Retired Group 'B')
                                          .... Applicant

  By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus
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 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, PG and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
 Delhi - 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Himachal Telecom Circle,
 Claremont Building, Near Vidhan Sabha, Chaura Maidan, Shimla,
 Himachal Pradesh PIN-171004, Email: [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle, SDA
 Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Mandi H.P

                                                   ... .Respondents
By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

28.   Original Application No.1163/2024

Judge Paul Mehta S/o Sh. Hira Lal, Aged 77 Years, retired as Chief
Accounts Officer, Ferozepur from Olo General Manager Telecom, Distt.
Ferozepur under Chief General Manager Telecommunication Punjab
Circle Chandigarh Rio Street No. 7, Dhawan Colony, Ferozepur City,
Punjab, Pin-152002 (Retired Group 'A')
                                                      .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                Versus


 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.
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 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ferozepur, Punjab

                                  ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
            Ms. Neeru Chadha

29.   Original Application No.1164/2024


 Puran Chand Sio Late. Sh. Babu Ram, Aged 71 years, Retired as
 Divisional Engineer Telephones (DET) from O/o General Manager
 Telecom District, Hamirpur under Chief r General Manager, Himachal
 Pradesh Cirde, Shimla, R/O VPO Dharamsal Mahantan Teh Amb Distt,
 Una H.P.

 (Retired Group 'A')
                                              .... Applicant

  By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, PG and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
 Delhi 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Himachal Telecom Circle,
 Claremont Building, Near Vidhan Sabha, Chaura Maidan, Shimla,
 Himachal Pradesh PIN-171004,

 5. The Chief General Manager Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle, SDA
 Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, Hamirpur, Bhota Chowk,
 Hamirpur H.P-177001
                               ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

30.   Original Application No.1165/2024

 Mast Ram S/O late Sh. Lachhman Dass, Aged 71 years, Retired as
 Divisional Engineer Telephones (DET) Adhoc from O/o General
 Manager Telecom District, BSNL Mandi, under Chief General Manager
 Telecom, Himachal Pradesh Circle, Shimla, R/O VPO Village Panjethi
 (DOO AMB) PO Talyhar Tehsil Sadar Distt. Mandi Himachal Pradesh.
 (Retired Group 'A')
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                                               .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension). Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, P G and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
 Delhi 110001. Email: [email protected]

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Himachal Telecom Circle,
 Claremont Building, Near Vidhan Sabha, Chaura Maidan, Shimla,
 Himachal Pradesh PIN-171004, Email: [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle, SDA
 Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

                                                ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
               Ms. Neeru Chadha

31.   Original Application No.1166/2024

 Vinod Kumar Anand S/o Late. Sh. Des Raj Anand, Aged 73 years,
 Retired as Sub-Divisional Engineer (SDE) from O/o Deputy General
 Manager, Northern Telecom Region (NTR), Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
 under Chief General Manager, Northern Telecom Region (NTR), New
 Delhi, Rio H No. 2122 E, CHB Flats, Sector-63, Chandigarh. (Retired
 Group 'B')
                                                 .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, and Pensions Government of India North Block, New Delhi
 PG 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.
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 4. Principal Controller Of Communication Accounts, Prasad Nagar,
 Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi, 110005.

 5. The Chief General Manager Northern Telecom Region, 2nd Floor,
 Kidwai Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi.

 6. Deputy General Manager, Northern Telecom Region (NTR), Block
 No 35, SDA Complex Kasumpti, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India Pin
 Code- 171009
                                  ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Mr. K.K. Thakur

32. Original Application No.1167/2024


Inder Dev Sharma s/o Slate Sh. Kishan Chanda, aged 71 years r/o
Patrighatcia Rawalsar, Tehsil Dhawan, District Mandi (H.P.).

 (Sub Post Master, Retd) Group-C
                                      .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. K.B. Sharma

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. The Secretary, Ministry of Information Technology, Department of
 Posts, DakBhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. (E-Mail:
 [email protected]).

 4. The Chief Post Master General, H.P. Circle, Shimla, H.P.-177001.

 5. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Mandi Division, Mandi
 (H.P.).
                                    ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC


33. Original Application No.1174/2024

 1. Suresh Kumar Vatsa aged about 74 years, S/o Sh. Badri Prasad
 Vatsa, R/o 6, Near Polytechnic College, Baba Farid Nagar, Bathinda
 District Bathinda. (Aadhar No. 8938 3988 7008-Mob No.
 9780445787)
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2. Tarlochan Dass Garg aged about 74 years S/o Sh. Walaiti Ram,
R/o House No. 22253, Street No. 2, Shant Nagar, Bathinda, District
Bathinda.(Aadhar No. 6793 7816 6952-Mob. No. 9988300788)

3. Raman Jindal aged about 67 years, W/o Sh. Darshan Kumar R/o
House No. 19612, Street No. 9-A, Ajit Road, Bathinda District
Bathinda.(Aadhar No. 4248 4235 6412-Mob. No. 9815868191)

4. Zafar Iqbal aged about 72 years, S/o Sh. M.A. Siddiqui, R/o H.No.
170, UGF Tower, B8, Gulmohar City Extension, Haibatpur Road,
Mubarakpur Road, SAS Nagar, Mohali, District Mohali.
(Aadhar No. 2904 5571 1956-Mob. No. 9780445787)5.

5. Davinder Sharma, aged about 71 years, D/o Sh. Mool Chand
Shourie R/o House No. 342, C-Patel Nagar, Bathinda District
Bathinda. (Aadhar No. 6686 4100 8510-Mob. No. 9417121564)

6. Kusum Bahl, aged about 70 years, W/o Sh. Atul Bahl R/o House
No. 1212, Sector-4, Panchkula, District Panchkula, Haryana.
(Aadhar No. 9530 9988 7192-Mob. No. 9815244669)

7. Anju Bansal, aged about 67 years, W/o Sh. Darshan Kumar Bansal
R/o House No. 40, Veer Colony, Bathinda, District Bathinda.
(Aadhar No. 9843 4719 4048-Mob. No. 9814168455)

8. Usha Bansal aged about 69 years W/o Sh. Mahesh Bansal H. No.
986 BDA Enclave Phase 4 and 5, Near Park 13, Bathinda, District
Bathinda. (Aadhar No. 2307 4326 4894-Mob. No. 9888280680)

9. Ashok Kumar Sharma aged about 73 years S/o Shri Harbans Lal
Sharma R/o H. No. 137, Street No. 2, Suarj Avenue, Ferozepur City
District Ferozepur. (Aadhar No. 6527 5559 3092-Mob. No.
8146822544)

10. Shubh Kanta Goyal aged about 71 years W/o Vinod Kumar Goyal,
R/o H. No. 86, Ward No. 8, Street No. 2, Dhawan Colony, Ferozepur,
District Ferozepur. (Aadhar No. 4996 5535 2123-Mob. No.
9876120167)

11. Kamini Sharma aged about 73 years W/o Sh. Jugal Kishore
Sharma, R/o H. No. 33, Gopi Nagar, Ferozepur City Ferozepur.
(Aadhar No. 3098 6498 9022-Mob. No.9876310236)

12. Bal Krishan Aggarwal, aged about 72 years, S/o Sh. Kasturi Lal
Aggarwal, House No. 7200/33 Street No. 2, Bawa Colony, Durga Puri,
Haibowal Kalan, Ludhiana District Ludhiana.
(Aadhar No. 4003 9831 9343-Mob. No. 9814615816)

13. Sukhmander Singh aged about 70 years S/o Sr. Ramdhan Singh,
R/o H. No. 06, Baba Farid Nagar, Bathinda District Bathinda.
(Aadhar No. 7188 9707 1140-Mob. No. 9876825714)

14. Satpal Kaur Bahia aged about 66 years W/o Amardip Singh, C/o
Hotel Bahia Fort, Bathinda, District Bathinda.
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 (Aadhar No. 6909 5772 4214-Mob. No. 9814008905)

 15. Indu Handa aged about 67 years W/o Sh. Ashok Handa R/o
 House No. 3870 First Floor, Sector 32-D, Chandigarh. (UT)
 (Aadhar No. 9063 2181 4245-Mob. No. 9876063870)

                                                  .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Peeush Gagneja

                 Versus

 1. Union of India, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Shastri
 Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110001, through its
 Secretary. (Email ID [email protected])

 2. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed
 Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110016 through its Additional
 Commissioner, (Administration). (Email ID kvsangathan.nic.in)

 3. Vice Chairman KVS-Cum-the Additional Secretary, Ministry of
 Education, Government of India, New Delhi. (Email ID:
 [email protected])

 4. The Additional Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18,
 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110016.
 (Email ID kvsangathan.nic.in)

 5. The Deputy Commissioner, Regional Office, Kendriya Vidyalaya
 Sangathan, SCO 72-73, Sector 31-A, Chandigarh-160030. (Email ID:
 [email protected])
                                ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC



34. Original Application No.1184/2024


 Vijay Kumar Attri son of Shri Gian Singh Attri, aged 73 years,
 Resident of House No. 648, Gillco Villas, Gilico Valley, Sector 127,
 Kharar, Mohali, Punjab.

 (Group 'A')
                                                .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India,
 Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
 Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak
 Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110001.
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 2. Planning Commission now NITI Aayog through Vice Chairman,
 Yojana Bhawan, Sansad Marg., New Delhi-110001

 3. Pay and Accounts Officer, Planning Commission now NITI Aayog,
 Yojana Bhavan, New Delhi-110001.
                                        ....... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC



35. Original Application No.1190/2024

 Jai Mal Singh S/o Sh. Hukam Singh, Aged 73 years, Retired as Sub
 Post Master, Dhand under Superintendent of Post offices,
 Kurukshetra Division, Kurukshetra under Chief Postmaster General,
 Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O VPO Peedal Via Cheeka, PIN-136034,
 District Kaithal, Haryana

 (Retired Group 'C')
                                               .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected].

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi,
 [email protected]

 4. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND,     107,   Mall   Rd,  Ambala    Cantt, Haryana
 [email protected]

 5. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministry of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt.
 Haryana.

 6. Superintendent of Post offices, Kurukshetra Division, Kurukshetra
                                    ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

36. Original Application No.1191/2024

 Ishwar Chand Mehta S/o Sh. Nathu Ram Mehta, Aged 71 Years,
 Retired as Assistant Post Master from Kurukshetra Head Office under
 Chief Postmaster General, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O H No. 1524,
 Sector-7, Urban Estate, Kurukshetra, Haryana
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 (Retired Group 'C')
                                            .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001. Email: [email protected].

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi,
 [email protected]

 4. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND, 107, Mall Rd, Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001.
 [email protected]

 5. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministry of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt.
 Haryana.

 6. Superintendent of Post Offices, Kurukshetra Division, Kurukshetra-
 136118
                                         ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

37. Original Application No.1192/2024

 Jai Pal Singh Rana S/o Sh. Hukam Singh, Aged 73 Years, Retired as
 Postal Assistant under Superintendent of Post offices, Kurukshetra
 Division, Kurukshetra under Chief Postmaster General, Haryana
 Circle, Ambala, R/O VPO Peedal Via Cheeka, PIN-136034, District
 Kaithal, Haryana,

 (Retired Group 'C')
                                         .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus


 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.
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 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi,
 [email protected]

 4. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND,     107,   Mall   Rd,  Ambala    Cantt, Haryana
 [email protected]

 5. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministry of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt.
 Haryana.

 6. Superintendent of Post offices, Kurukshetra Division, Kurukshetra
                                    ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

38. Original Application No.1194/2024

 Jai Prakash Saini S/o Late Sh. Amar Singh, Aged 72 Years, Retired as
 Assistant Post Master General, under Chief Postmaster General,
 Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O H No. 833/10, Roop Nagar Colony, Gau
 Karan Park, Rohtak, Haryana, PIN-124001 (Retired Group 'A')

                                      .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi.
 [email protected]

 4. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND, 107, Mall Rd, Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001.
 [email protected]

 5. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministry of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt.
 Haryana.
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

39. Original Application No.1195/2024
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 Ran Singh Yadav S/o Sh. Chandigi Ram, Aged 73 years, Retired as
 Assistant Director from Chief Postmaster General, Haryana Circle,
 Ambala, R/O VPO Bhageshwari, Teh. & Distt. Charkhi Dadri, Haryana
 PIN-127307

 (Retired Group 'B')

                                          .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi,
 [email protected]

 4. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND, 107, Mall Rd, Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001.
 [email protected]

 5. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministry of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt.
 Haryana.
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC



40. Original Application No1196/2024

 Hoshiar Singh Yadav S/o Sh. Sultan Singh, Aged 71 Years, Retired as
 Senior Superintendent Post Office, Ambala Division under Chief
 Postmaster General, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O VPO Motla Kalan,
 Distt. Rewari, PIN-123411

 (Retired Group 'A')

                                            .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                 Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]
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 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi.
 [email protected]

 4. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND,     107,   Mall   Rd,  Ambala    Cantt, Haryana
 [email protected]

 5. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministry of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt.
 Haryana.

 6. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Ambala Division, Ambala,
 PIN-133001
                                 ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

41. Original Application No.1204/2024

Prem Nath Malotia son of Sh. Hari Ram, aged 73 years, resident of
Village Kallar, PO Bhira, The & District Hamirpur (H.P). (Group 'A')

                                        .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra, Mr. Tara Chauhan

                             Versus

1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension &
Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan
Market, New Delhi-110001.

2. Accountant General (A&E) Himachal Pradesh, Shimla-171003.

3. Pay and Accounts Officer office of The Sr. DAG (A&E), Himachal
Pradesh, Shimla-171003.

                                         ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

42. Original Application No.1205/2024

 Tara Singh son of Shri Chura Ram, aged 75 years, House No. 599,
 Village Daria, Chandigarh-160002. (Group 'C')

                                               .... Applicant
 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                             Versus

 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India,
 Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
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 Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, 'A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak
 Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Secretary, Government of India, Department of Labour &
 Employment Govt. of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan Rafi Marg, New
 Delhi-110001.

 3. The Pay and Accounts Officer Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour
 and Employment, Govt. of India, Block-2, Institutional Area, Sector-
 38, West Chandigarh - 160036
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

43. Original Application No.1208/2024

 Bansi Lal Verma s/o Late Sh. Jankoo Ram, aged 72 years, Village
 Sindher, P.O. Taliyana via Kuthera, Tehsil Ghumarwin, District
 Bilaspur(H.P.). (Assistant Post Master, Retd) Group-C.

                                             .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. K.B. Sharma

                            Versus


 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: secy [email protected]

 3. The Secretary, Ministry of Information Technology, Department of
 Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. (E-Mail:
 secretary [email protected]).

 4. The Chief Post Master General, H.P. Circle, Shimla, H.P.-177001,

 5. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Mandi Division, Mandi
 (H.P.).
                                    ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

44. Original Application No.1209/2024

 1. Harbhajan Lal S/o Sh. Parsina Ram, aged 74 years, Retired as DET
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Roopnagar under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O #2277,
 Telehos Society, Sector-50C, Chandigarh-160047 (Retired Group 'A')

 2. Gurmukh Singh S/o Sh. Jaswant Singh, aged 74 years, Retired as
 DET from O/o General Manager CMTS, Chandigarh under Chief
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General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O # 2280,
Telehos Society, Sec-50C, Chandigarh-160047 (Retired Group 'A').

3. Raj Kapoor S/o Sh. Ram Murti, aged 71 years, retired as AGM
from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
R/O # 2523, Telehos Society, Sector-50C, Chandigarh-160047
(Retired Group 'A')

4. Kuldip Kumar Duggal S/o Sh. Ayodhiya Parkash, aged 71 years,
retired as AD from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom. Punjab
Circle, Chandigarh, R/O #3262/2, Sector 44D, Chandigarh (Retired
Group 'B')

5. Davinder Kumar Vaid S/o Sh. KL Vaid, Aged 70 Years, Retired as
CSS from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle,
Chandigarh, R/O # 27, Police Post Road, Partap Nagar, Mahesh
Nagar, Ambala-133001 (Retired Group (C')12

6. Tarlochan Singh S/o Sh. Nasib Singh, aged 71 Years, Retired as
DGM from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle,
Chandigarh, R/O, #548, Phase 3B1, Sector 60, Mohali, (Retired
Group 'A')

7. Ram Kishan S/o Sh. Biru Ram, age 71 years, Retired as SDE from
O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O Village &
PO: Kumbra, Distt. Mohali (Retired Group 'B')

8. Krishan Chand S/o Uttam Chand, Aged 74 Years, Retired as DGM
from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
R/O #6/23, Adarsh Colony, Rajpura (Retired Group 'A')

9. Umesh Kumar Gupta S/o Late Sh. Narota Ram Gupta, Aged 70
Years, Retired as DGM from Olo Chief General Manager Telecom.
Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O 83, North Estate, Bathinda, PIN-
151001 (Retired Group 'A')

10. Bas Dev S/o Late Sh. Sant Ram, Aged 71 Years, Retired as S.D.E.
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Ludhiana under Chief
General Manager Telecom. Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O St No.10,
Guru HarKrishan Nagar, Malerkotla Road, Khanna 141401(Retired
Group 'B')

                                          .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Mr. Jaswinder Singh,
             Mr. Balbir Singh

                          Versus

1. Department of Telecom through Secretary, Ministry             of
Communication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

2. Union of India through Secretary(Pensions), Department of
Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG and
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 Pensions, A Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New
 Delhi-110001 Email: [email protected]

 3. Union of India through Secretary, Department of Personnel &
 Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Govt. of India,
 North Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle,
 Doorsanchar Bhawan, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh (UT)
 PIN-160019, Email [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot
 No.2, Sanchar Sadan, Sector 34, Chandigarh, PIN-160022.


                                             ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha

45. Original Application No.1212/2024


MES No. 363939, Bhag Singh, Aged 76 years, s/0 Shri Ajmer Singh,
MCM (Electrical) (Retd.), 0/0 Garrison Engineer, Chandigarh, resident
of Kothi No. 2475, Sector-79, Mohali-140308.

                                            .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                            Versus

 1. Union of India, through the Secretary to Government of India,
 Ministry of Defence, South New Delhi.

 2. Engineer-in-Chief, Army Headquarters, DHQ PO, Kashmir House,
 Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110011.

 3. Director General (Pers.) Army Headquarters, DHQ PO, Kashmir
 House, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110011.
 4.Chief Engineer, Western Command, Chandimandir, Panchkula.

 5. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Western Command,
 Sector 9, Chandigarh.

 6. Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India, Centralised
 Pension Processing Centre Chandigarh (CPPCC), Administrative Office
 Building, Sector-5, Panchkula-134101.

 7. Branch Manager, SBI, Phase-I, Mohali.
                                             ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. Vikas Chatrath

46. Original Application No. 1213/2024
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Mamta Kotia, Aged 71 years, S/o Sh. Inderjit Singh Kotia, Asstt.
Passport Officer (Retired), 0/0 Regional Passport Office, Chandigarh,
R/o House No. 444, Sector-45A, Chandigarh-160015.

                                               .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                             Versus


 1. Union of India through Secretary to Government of India, Ministry
 of External Affairs, South Block, New Delhi-110001.

 2. Controller of Accounts, Central Pension and Accounting Office
 (Central Civil Pension), Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India, Trikoot-II
 Complex, Bhika Ji Cama Place, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066.

 3. The Joint Secretary (PSP), Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala
 House, New Delhi-110001.

 4. Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, SCO 28-32,
 Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, 160022.


                                          ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

47. Original Application No. 1214/2024

 Bharat Bhushan, Aged 74 years, S/o Late Puran Chand, Assistant
 Accounts Officer (Retired), 0/0 JCDA (BR), Sector-48C, Chandigarh,
 R/o C-2/404, Kendriya Vihar-I, Sunny Enclave, Sector-125, Kharar,
 Distt. Mohali-140301.

                                                  .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                             Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary to Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pensions
 & Pensioners Welfare, North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 2. The Controller General of Defence Accounts, Ulan Batar Road,
 Delhi Cantt.-110010.

 3. The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Allahabad,
 Paryagraj (U.P.). Draupadi Ghat,
                                              ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

48. Original Application No.1215/2024
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Ashok Kumar Sapra, Aged 72 years, s/o Sh. Harnam Dass Sapra,
Asstt. Passport Officer (Retired), 0/0 Regional Passport Office,
Jalandhar, R/o House No. 656, Sector-38A, Chandigarh.

                                                  .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                             Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary to Government of India, Ministry
 of External Affairs, South Block, New Delhi-110001.

 2.Controller of Accounts, Central Pension and Accounting Office
 (Central Civil Pension), Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India, Trikoot-II
 Complex, Bhika Ji Cama Place, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066.

 3. The Joint Secretary (PSP), Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala
 House, New Delhi-110001.

 4. Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, 14, Police Line
 Rd, Opposite Passport Office, 144001. Police Line, Jalandhar, Punjab


                                          ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

49. Original Application No.1216/2024

Bhagwan Singh Nainta S/o Madho Singh Nainta, Aged 73 years, IAS
(Retd.) R/o House No. 1, IAS Colony Panthaghati, Shimla, Pradesh.
171013. Himachal

                                               .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                             Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary to Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of
 Personnel and Training, North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 2. State of Himachal Pradesh through Chief Secretary to Government
 of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.

 3. Principal Accountant General (A&E), Gorton Castle Building, Shimla
 Himachal Pradesh-171003. [email protected]

 4. Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Shimla East, HP Secretariat,
 Himachal Pradesh, Shimla- 171002.
                                    .......... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Rachna Salath,
 Mr. Rangil Singh

50. Original Application No.1218/2024
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MES No. 365423, Bharat Lal, Aged 76 years, S/O Shri Nathu Ram,
High Skilled- I (FGM) (Retd.), 0/0 Garrison Engineer (Air Force),
Chandigarh, resident of House No. 3244/1, Sector-40D, Chandigarh-
160036.

                                                 .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                             Versus

 1. Union of India, through the Secretary to Government of India,
 Ministry of Defence, South New Delhi.

 2. Engineer-in-Chief, Army Headquarters, Kashmir House, Rajaji
 Marg, DHQ PO, New Delhi-110011.

 3. Director General (Pers.) Army Headquarters, Kashmir House,
 Rajaji Marg, DHQ PO, New Delhi-110011.

 4. Chief Engineer, Western Command, Chandimandir, Panchkula.

 5. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Western Command,
 Sector 9, Chandigarh.

 6. Branch Manager, Punjab & Sind Bank, Sector-17, Chandigarh-
 160017.
                                  ........ .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. K.K.Thakur

51. Original Application No. 1219/2024

Surjeet Singh, Aged about 74 years, s/o Sh. Mewa Singh, retired as
Junior Engineer (Electrical), o/o Executive Engineer (Electrical),
Electrical Division No. 13, C.P.W.D., Pushpa Bhawan, New Delhi,
Presently Resident of Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, Gali No. 9, Handiaya
Road, P.O. Barnala, District Barnala, Punjab.

                                            ......... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                             Versus


 1. Union of to India through Secretary to Government of India,
 Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation, Nirman
 Bhawan, New Delhi 110011.

 2. Director General, C.P.W.D., Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110011.

 3. Chief Engineer, New Delhi Region No.7, Central Public Works
 Department, Vidyut Bhawan, Shankar Market, New Delhi.

 4.Superintending Engineer, Electrical, Delhi Central Electrical Circle
 No.V, C.P.W.D., Level V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066.
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 5. Executive Engineer, Electrical Division No. XIII, C.P.W.D., Pushpa
 Bhawan, New Delhi-62.

 6. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Western Command,
 Sector 9, Chandigarh.

 7. Branch Manager, State Bank of India, College Road, Baran,
 Punjab.
                                  ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

52. Original Application No. 1220/2024

Pal Chand S/o Sh. Hari Ram, Retired as Assistant Director from
Director General, Dept. of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001, R/O
H. No. - 1321, Sector-7, Kurukshetra -136118, Haryana, (Retired
Group 'B')
                                               .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003: Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi,
 [email protected]

 4. Director General, Dept. of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001

 5. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND, 107, Mall Rd, Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001.
 [email protected]

 6. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministry of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt.
 Haryana.

 7 General Manager (Finance), Postal Accounts Office, Shamnath
 Marg, Civil Lines, Delhi, PIN-110054
                                      ....... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

53. Original Application No.1221/2024

1. Mangat Ram S/o Sh. Lekh Ram, Aged 71 Years, Retired as Assistant
Manager from DE Telecom Project Ambala Under CGMT Telecom
Project, New Delhi under O/o Chief General Manager, Telecom
         42-    O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters



Projects, New Delhi., R/o # 189, Vijay Nagar, Near Shiv Mandir, PO-
Babyal, Ambala Cantt. (Retired Group B)

2. Gurnam Singh S/o Sh. Mukandi Lal, Aged 72 Years, Retired as
Telecom Mechanic from DE Telecom Project Ambala Under CGMT
Telecom Project, New Delhi under O/o Chief General Manager, Telecom
Projects, New Delhi, R/o # 23A, New Dayal Bagh, Babyal Road, PO-
Babyal, Ambala Cantt, Haryana

 (Retired Group C)
                                                    .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2 The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Principal Controller Of Communication Accounts, Prasad Nagar,
 Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi, 110005.

 5. Chief General Manager, Northern Telecom Project, Kidwai Bhawan,
 Janpath, New Delhi-110011
                                               ..........Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. K.K. Thakur

54. Original Application No.1222/2024

 1. Ajmer Singh S/o Sh. Bishna Ram, Aged 73 Years, Retired as STS
 from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief
 General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o VPO-Khanpur
 Brahmna Tehsil-Naraingarh Distt-Ambala, Haryana

 (Retired Group 'C')

 2. Subash Chander S/o Sh. Buta Ram, Aged 74 Years, Retired as DET
 from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under Olo Chief
 General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, Rio # 25, Rajindra Park,
 Ambala Cantt., Haryana,

 (Retired Group 'A')

 3. Dharam Pal Gulati S/o Sh. Ram Saran Gulati, Aged 73 Years,
 Retired as DGM from General Manager Telecom District. Ambala
         43-    O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters



 under Olo Chief General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, Rio #16,
 Lajwanti Colony, Near Ekta Vihar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana,

 (Retired Group 'A')

 4 Madan Mohan S/o Late Sh. Lakshmi Chand, Aged 74 Years, Retired
 as JTO from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under Olo
 Chief General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #183, Prem
 Nagar, Ambala City-134003, Haryana, (Retired Group 'B')

 5 Baldev Raj S/o Sh. Jagan Ram, Aged 72 Years, Retired as TTA from
 General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief General
 Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o VPO-Bara, Distt-Ambala
 Haryana., Haryana,

 (Retired Group 'C')

 6. Doodh Nath Parshad S/o Sh. Shiv Dutt, Aged 74 Years, Retired as
 R/M from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief
 General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #35, Near Baba Balak
 Nath Mandir, Daryaganj Colony, Ambala, Haryana,

 (Retired Group 'D')
                                                    .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4 Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Email: [email protected]
 Ambala Cantt., Haryana -133001

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
 Office Compound, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-
 133001.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala, Haryana


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
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55. Original Application No.1223/2024

Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Aged 72 years, S/o Sh. Y.N. Sharma, General
Manager (Retired), 0/0 Ordinance Factory, Bhusawal, Maharashtra, R/o
C-2/402, Kendriya Vihar I, Sunny Enclave, Sector-125, Kharar, Distt.
Mohali-140301.

                                                .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of
 Defence, Department of Defence Production, South Block, New Delhi.

 2. The Director General Ordinance (Coordination & Services),
 Directorate of Ordinance (C&S), 10-A, Shaheed Khudiram Bose Road,
 Kolkata-700001.

 3. Directorate of Ordinance (Coordination Services), Field Unit
 Ambajhari (DFUAJ), Defence Estate Ambajhari, Nagpur-440021. &

 4. The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Allahabad,
 Draupadi Ghat, Paryagraj (U.P.).
                                        ....... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

56. Original Application No.1224/2024

1. Vidya Parkash Bansal S/o Late Sh. Jai Bhagwan, Aged 74 years,
Retired as Deputy General Manager from Olo Chief General Manager,
Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o # 25, Mahesh Nagar, Babyal Road,
Ambala Cantt., Haryana, (Retired Group 'A')

2. Shiv Dayal S/o Sh. Telu Ram, Aged 73 years, Retired as STS from
General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under Olo Chief General
Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o VPO Bara Distt- Ambala,
Haryana, Haryana,

(Retired Group 'C')

3. Mohinder Ram S/o Sh. Sadhu Ram, Aged 71 years, Retired as STS
from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief
General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #325, VPO- Jalbera,
Ambala City, Ambala,

(Retired Group 'C')

4. Barkha Ram S/o Sh. Rulda Ram, Aged 72 Years, Retired as Sr. TOA
from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief
General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o Vill- Babaheri, PO-Bara,
Jehsir, Distt-Ambala.

(Retired Group 'C')
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5. Madan Lal S/o Sh. Jiwan Lal, Aged 73 Years, Retired as STS from
General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief General
Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #487, Chain Mandi, Kacha
Bazar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana,

(Retired Group 'C')
                                          ........ Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003, Email: [email protected]

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India North
Block, New Delhi - 110001.

3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
[email protected]

4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Email: [email protected]
Ambala Cantt., Haryana -133001,

5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
Office Compound, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-
133001.

6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala, Haryana


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

57. Original Application No. 1225/2024

1. Satpal Singh s/o Sh. Sohan Singh, aged 72 years, House No.
B/23/345, Ward no. 5, Bulawari, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Refg Mech, HS,
Retd.

2. Ved Parkash s/o Sh. Hardev Chand r/o House No. 123/8, Bhargo
Camp Jalandhar, Punjab. Retd FGM HS.

3. Goverdhan Lal r/o House No. 41/3, 223, ABOD, Suranansi
Jalandhar, Punjab. (DES-MCM), Retd.

4. Atma Singh s/o Sh. Bishan Singh r/o House No. 514, Kirpal Colony
Dasua, Hoshiarpur, Punjab-FGM HS-1. Retd.
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5. Sukhdev Singh s/o Sh. Phuman Singh r/o Village Tanda, P.O.
Gardiwala, Distt Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Pipe Fitter, Retd.

6. Vijay Kumar s/o Sh. Tapan Dass r/o B-6, 126, Sukhdev Nagar,
Hoshiarpur-Punjab-Painter.

7. Jatinder Pal s/o Sh. Baba Ram, r/o House No. 5/6, Janta Colony,
Jalandhar-8, Refg Mech HS, Retd.

8. Ranjit Kumar s/o Sh. Gurdas Ram r/o House No. 265, Gali No. 1,
Mohalla Abudpura, Jalandhar, Punjab. Retd Refg Mech. Retd.

9. Ambika Parsad s/o Sh. Mahri Lal r/o Mohalla Aman Nagar, House
No. -7, Backside Chruch Surnasssi, Jalandhar-Punjab-FGM Retd.

10. Harbhajan Singh s/o Sh. Jaswant Singh r/o House No. 71, Vivek
Vihar, near Nandanpur Road, Maksooda, Jalandhar, Punjab-Refg, Mech
HS, Retd.

11.Santokh Singh s/o Sh. Mohan Singh r/o House No. 5/6 B- Janta
Colony, Jalandhar, Punjab-Refg Mech MCM.

12. Harbhajan Singh r/o House No. 452, Ward No. 3, Mohalla Jattan
Adampur, Punjab-Refg Mech, MCM, Retd..

13. Tapan Kumar s/o Sh. T.K. Bhatachrya r/o Quarter No. 9-A, Golden
Colony, Phase-1, Deep Nagar, Jalandhar Cantt. FGM, MCM, Retd.


(All the applicants are Group-C employees)
                                              ......... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. K.B. Sharma

                             Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003.

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India North
Block, New Delhi -110001.

3. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Defence, South Block,
New Delhi-110011. (E-Mail: [email protected]).

4. Engineer in Chief, Ministry of Defence, Kashmir House, Raja ji Marg,
Army HQ. New Delhi-110001 (E:Mail [email protected]).

5. Chief Engineer, Head        Quarter,   MES,   Western    Command,
Chandimandir-134107.

6. Commander Works Engineer, MES, Jalandhar Cantt-144001.
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7. The Garrison Engineer (W), MES, Jalandhar -Punjab, 144001.

8. The Garrison Engineer (E), MES, Jalandhar -Punjab, 144001.

9. The Garrison Engineer, MES, Kapurtuhala, Punjab-144001.

10. The Garrison Engineer (AF) MES, Adampur-Punjab, 144006.

11. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (P), Draupadi Ghat
Allahabad-241014.
                                             ....... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

58. Original Application No.1226/2024


Trilok Chand Janartha S/o Late Sh CR Janartha, Aged 73 years, IAS
(Retd.) R/o House No A-78, Main Road Sector-1, New Shimla Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh. 171009.

                                               ........ Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary to Government of India, Ministry
 of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of
 Personnel and Training, North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 2. State of Himachal Pradesh through Chief Secretary to Government
 of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. [email protected].

 3. Principal Accountant General (A&E), Gorton Castle Building, Shimla
 Himachal Pradeshy 171003. [email protected]

 4. Branch Manager, Punjab National Bank, New Shimla, Shimla,
 Himachal Pradesh 171009.
                                    ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. K.K. Thakur, Ms. Rachna singh, Mr. Rangil
 Singh

59. Original Application No.1227/2024

Jagan Nath Pal aged 73 years S/o Kali Charan resident of # 3704/9-
10/1, Near Civil Hospital, Panna Cottage, Ambala Cantt. Haryana-
133001
                                               ........ Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Karnail Singh

                            Versus

 1. Union of India, through General Manager, Patiala Diesel

 Locomotive Works, Ministry of Railways Patiala PIN-147001
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 2. Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts officer (Pensions), Patiala Diesel
 Locomotive Works, Ministry of Railways, Patiala PIN-147001.

 3. Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of
 Expenditure, New Delhi-110001

 4. Department of Personnel & Training, North Block, Central
 Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

60. Original Application No. 1228/2024


Devinder Singh S/o Sh. Chattar Singh, Aged 71 years, Retired as
Divisional Engineer Telecom (DET) from Olo General Manager Telecom
District Patiala under Chief General Manager, Telecommunication,
Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o H No. 6, Ranbir Marg, P.O. Patiala,
Punjab

(Retired Group 'A')
                                                     .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                             Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: secy [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Telephone Exchange
 Building, Leela Bhawan, Near Head Post Office. Patiala-147001


                                        ....... ..Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha
          49-    O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters



61. Original Application No.1229/2024

1. Parlad Singh S/o Late Sh. Gopal Singh, Aged 72 years, Retired as
SSS from Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Sector-34,
Chandigarh, Rio Kothi No. 310, Phase VII, Sector-61, Mohali, PIN-
160062

(Retired Group 'C')

2. Shiv Kumar Sharma S/o Sh. Lakshman Dass Sharma, Aged 71
Years, Retired as SSS from O/o General Manager Telecom District,
Chandigarh under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle,
Sector-34, Chandigarh, R/o #H No. 558/1, Sector 14 West, Dhanas,
Chandigarh PIN-160014.

(Retired Group 'C')

3. Naresh Chand S/o Sh. Durga Dass, Aged 73 Years, Retired as SSS
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Sector-34, Chandigarh, R/o
# H No. 120 A, Green Avenue, Anaj Mandi Road Kharar, Punjab PIN-
140301

(Retired Group 'C')

4. Jit Raj, S/o Sh. Dhani Ram, Aged 73 Years, Retired as SSS from O/o
General Manager Telecom (CMTS), Sector 49, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Sector-34, Chandigarh, R/o
Chandigarh, PIN-160036 #H No. 2080/2, Sector 37 C, (Retired Group
'C')

5. Suresh Pal, S/o Late Sh. Loti Ram, Aged 72 Years, Retired as SSS
O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief General
Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Sector-34, Chandigarh, R/o # H No.
2155 B, 2nd Floor, Chandigarh Housing Board Colony, Block 8, Sector
63, Chandigarh,

(Retired Group 'C')

6. Ramchet Parshad, S/o Sh. Phool Chand, Aged 72 Years, Retired as
SSS from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under
Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Sector-34, Chandigarh,
R/o #H No. 663/2, Sector 38 A, Chandigarh, PIN-160036 (Retired
Group 'C')

                                             ........ Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]
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 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C. Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh, BSNL, Sector-34,
 Chandigarh
                                              ..........Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha

62. Original Application No.1230/2024

MES No. 507500, Shakti Sharan Dass, Aged 75 years S/O Sh. Gurdev
Krishan, Ex. Junior Engineer, E/M, Office of Garrison Engineer (Utility),
Chandimandir Cantt., resident of House No. 745, Sector 21, Panchkula,
Haryana, Group 'C'.

                                                          .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. R.K. Sharma

                              Versus


 1. Union of India, through the Secretary to Government of India,
 Ministry of Defence, South New Delhi.

 2. Engineer-in-Chief, Army Headquarters, Kashmir House, Rajaji
 Marg, DHQ PO, Delhi-110011. New

 3. Director General (Pers.) Army Headquarters, Kashmir House,
 Rajaji Marg, DHQ PO, Delhi-110011. New

 4.Chief Engineer, Western Command, Chandimandir, Panchkula.

 5. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Western Command,
 Sector 9, Chandigarh.

 6. Branch Manager, SBI, Sector-21, Panchkula, Haryana.


                                          ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
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63. Original Application No.1231/2024

1. Raj Kumar S/o Rana Partap, Aged 69 Years, Retired as SDE from
General Manager (CMTS), Ambala Cantt. under O/o Chief General
Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/#2089, Sector-17, Huda Jagdhari
Distt-Yamuna Nagar

 (Retired Group 'B')

2. Sunder Lal S/o Sh. Antu Ram, Aged 75 Years, Retired as STS from
General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief General
Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o Vill-Badona Khurd, Po-Raipur
Rani, Distt- Panchkula

 (Retired Group 'C')

3. Dharam Pal S/o Sh. Pritam Singh, Aged 71 Years, Retired as SSS
from General Manager (CMTS), Ambala Cantt. O/o Chief General
Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #817-A/11, Sharda Nagar,
Ambala City, Haryana

(Retired Group 'B')

 4. Om Parkash S/o Sh. Preetam Singh. Aged 73 Years, Retired as JTO
 from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under O/o Chief
 General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #2, Parshuram Nagar,
 Ambala City-134003

 (Retired Group 'B')

 5. Gurdev Singh S/o Sh. Sharbhajan Singh, Aged 71 Years, Retired
 as Telecom Mechanic from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala
 under O/o Chief General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o Vill-
 Kot Kachhwa-Kalan, PO-Bara, Distt-Ambala

 (Retired Group 'C')

 6. Vinod Kumar Verma S/o Sh. Ram Sarup Verma, Aged 74 Years,
 Retired as SDE from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala
 under O/o Chief General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #S-
 10, Ram Dham, Mahesh Nagar, Ambala Cantt., Ambala

 (Retired Group 'B')

 7. Raj Pal Sharma S/o Sh. Basheshar Nath Sharma, Aged 78 Years,
 Retired as TTA from General Manager Telecom District, Ambala under
 O/o Chief GeneralManager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o #4010-11,
 Cross Road No-9, Kachha Bazar, Ambala Cantt. (Retired Group 'C )


                                                  ........ Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                           Versus
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 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001. Email: [email protected]

 3 Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Ambala Cantt., Haryana -
 133001,

 5 The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
 Office Compound, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-
 133001.

 6 General Manager Telecom District, Ambala, BSNL, Napier Road,
 Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001


                                          ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

64. Original Application No.1236/2024


 Baljit Pannu w/o Sh. Dildar Singh, aged about 71 years resident of
 house no. 54, lane number 7, Shiv Vihar, Model Town, Jalandhar,
 Tehsil and District Jalandhar, Punjab, retired as Senior Technical
 Officer, Central Leather Research Institue, Regional Centre Jalandhar.
 (PPO No. at 880/CLRI/2013(1023))

                                               .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Saurabh Singla

                             Versus

 1. Union of Department India through Secretary, Department of
 Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology,
 Technology Bhawan, Mehrauli Road, Block C, Qutab Institutional
 Area, New Delhi.
 2. Director of Council Industrial Research of Scientific Central Leather
 Research       Institute,     Adyar,     Chennai        Tamil     Nadu.
 Email:[email protected]. &

 3. Finance and Accounts Officer, Council ofScientific & Industrial
 Research, Central Leather Research, Adyar, Chennai Tamil Nadu.


                                        ........ .Respondents
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By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

65. Original Application No.1246/2024


 Jagmohan Singh S/o S. Jagir Singh, Aged 71 Years, Retired as JTO,
 from Olo General Manager Telecom District Ludhiana under Chief
 General Manager, Telecommunication, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
 R/O H. No. 101, Passi Nagar, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, 141013

 (Retired Group 'B')
                                                  .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-0. Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Bharat Nagar Chowk,
 Ludhiana-141008
                                   ...........Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
              Ms. Neeru Chadha

66. Original Application No.1247/2024


 Amar Nath S/o Krishan Chand, Retired as SSS, Aged 63 Years, from
 O/o General Manager Telecom District Ludhiana under Chief General
 Manager, Telecommunication, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O H. No.
 1440-D, Model town Extn. Block-D Ludhiana

 (Retired Group 'C')

                                               .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul
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                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Bharat Nagar Chowk,
 Ludhiana-141008


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

67. Original Application No.1248/2024


 Jagmail Singh S/o Sh. Amar Singh, Aged 72 Years, Retired as Phone
 Mechanic from General Manager Telecom District, Ferozepur under
 O/o Chief General Manager, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o 705, W
 No. 14, Laxmi Nagar, Gidderbaha, Distt. Muktsar Sahib, Punjab

 (Retired Group 'C')

                                            .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.
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 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]/

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ferozepur, Punjab


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
            Ms. Neeru Chadha

68. Original Application No.1249/2024


 Anand Kumar S/o Sh. Dharam Pal Rattan, Aged 71 Years, Retired as
 Sr. TOA Grade-IV from General Manager Telecom District, Ludhiana
 under O/o Chief General Manager, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #
 1306 (New 2505), St. No.2, Preet Nagar, Link Road, Miller ganj,
 Ludhiana, PIN-141003

 (Retired Group 'C')


                                               .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr.Sanjay kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-С, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Bharat Nagar Chowk,
 Ludhiana-141008
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                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

              Ms. Neeru Chadha

69. Original Application No. 1250/2024

 1. Suraj Mohan aged 70 years S/o Sh. Kuldeep Singh, resident of #
 5-G, Road: Near Ekta Vihar Mandir, Area: Ram Nagar, Village
 Ambala, Haryana-133001

 2. Arjun Parshad aged 70 years resident of Gram Samaspur, Railway
 Station, Badshahpur Distt. Zoanpur, Uttar Pradesh-222202

 3. Rajendra Prasad aged 72 years S/o Kishori Lal resident of # 106
 Neelkanth, Shiv Colony, Palwal, Haryana-121102

 4. Ram Baran aged 68 years S/o Ram Das, resident of Shambhoo
 Khurd, Patiala, Punjab-140417

 ALL GROUP C EMPLOYEES


                                            .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Karnail Singh

                            Versus

1. Union of India, through General Manager, Northern Railway, Head
Quarter office, Baroda House, New Delhi-110001.

2. Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer (Pensions) Northern
Railway, HQ office, Baroda House, New Delhi-110001

3. Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of
Expenditure, New Delhi-110001

4. Department of Personnel & Training,        North   Block,   Central
Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

70. Original Application No.1251/2024


 Rameshwar Lal son of Late Shri Banwari Lal, Assistant Provident Fund
 Commissioner, Sub Regional Office, Provident Fund Bhawan, Sector
 12, Karnal (Haryana)-132001. (Group 'C')

                                                       .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr.Harish Chandra

                            Versus
         57-    O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters



 1. Union of India through the Secretary, Government of India,
 Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
 Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, A' Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak A
 Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110001

 2. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (Gr. I), SRO,
 Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, SCO 5-B, Sector 12, UE, Karnal, Haryana.


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. K.K. Thakur

71. Original Application No.1252/2024


 Achhar Pal Kaushal son of Late Sh. Karam Chand aged 7 years,
 Superintendent (Retd.), aged 72 years, House No. 1489, Pushpac
 Complex, Sector 49-B, Chandigarh-160047 (Group 'B')

                                        ...... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Harish Chandra

                           Versus

 1. Union of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &
 Pensions, Department of Pensions & Pensioners Welfare, New Delhi-
 11001.

 2. Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department
 of Revenue, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Chief Commissioner, CGST & Central Excise Zone, C.R. Building,
 Plot No. 19, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh-160017.

 4. Pay & Accounts Officer, CBIC, Commissionerate of Customs &
 Central Excise, Chandigarh, C.R. Building, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh.


                                             ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

72. Original Application No. 1254/2024


 1. Hari Chand Sharma age 72 years son of Banarasi Dass Sharma,
 Retd as Sub Postmaster from Shahbad Kurukshetra, under O/o Chief
 Post Master General, Haryana Circle, Ambala Cantt., R/O H. No.
 2072, Gali no.-9, Shanti Nagar, Thaneswar, Distt. Kurukshetra,
 (Haryana)-136119. (Aadhaar 3349 2544 6644).

 (Retired Group - C)

 2. Jai Chand Saini age 71 years son of Phaggu Ram, Retd as Mail
 Overseer from Supdtt. Post Offices, under O/o Chief Post Master
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 General, Haryana Circle, Ambała Cantt., R/O V.P.O. Prahlad Pur,
 Distt. Kurukshetra, (Haryana)-136132. (Aadhaar 9443 5761 3383).

 (Retired Group - C)

 3. Lal Singh Chauhan age 74 years son of Daulat Ram, Retd as Postal
 Asstt. From Kurukshetra Head Office, under O/o Chief Post Master
 General, Haryana Circle, Ambala Cantt., R/O H.No. 1318, Urban
 State, Sector-7, Thaneswar, Distt. Kurukshetra, (Haryana)-136118.
 (Aadhaar 3372 4671 4272). (Retired Group - C)
                                     ....... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Munish Dev Sharma

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.
 Email [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions., Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi 110001. Email: [email protected]

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi. Email:
 [email protected]/

 4. Chief Post Master general, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND, 107, MALL ROED Ambala Cantt. Haryana 133001.
 Email:

 cpmg [email protected]. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana
 Circle, Ministary of Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall
 Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana.


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

73. Original Application No.1255/2024


 Narinder Singh S/O Sh. Sarwan Singh, Aged 74 Years, Retired as
 CSS from O/o General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Patiala,
 under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
 R/O Sandharsi, Patiala, Punjab-140417

 (Retired Group 'C')

                                            .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                            Versus
         59-    O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters



 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Telephone Exchange
 Building, Leela Bhawan, Near Head Post Office, Patiala-147001.


                                        ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha

74. Original Application No. 1256/2024

 Krishan Lal Gakhar S/O Sh. K.R. Gakhar, Aged 74 Years, Retired as
 Chief Accounts Officer from Chief General Manager Telecom, Haryana
 Circle, Ambala, R/O House No.541, Sonia Colny, Ambala City, Distt.
 Ambala, PIN-134003

 (Retired Group 'A')
                                     .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, PG and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
 Delhi 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Ambala Cantt., Haryana -
 133001,
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 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
 Office Compound, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-
 133001.
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Mr. K.k. Thakur

75. Original Application No.1257/2024

 Gurdev Singh S/O Sh. Joginder Singh, Aged 72 Years, Retired as SSS
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Chandigarh,
 under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
 R/O House 1272, New Burail, Near Gurudwara Killa Sahib, Burail,
 Sector-45, Chandigarh, PIN-160047

 (Retired Group 'C')
                                      .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus


 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Sector 34, Chandigarh.


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

76. Original Application No.1258/2024

 Raj Kumar Tula S/O Sh. Sohan Lal Tula, Aged 73 years, Retired as
 Chief Telegraph Master, from Olo General Manager Telecom District,
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 BSNL Chandigarh, under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab
 Circle, Chandigarh, R/O Flat No. 206, GHS-16. Sector-20, Panchkula,
 PIN-134117. (Retired Group 'C')
                                                  .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Sector 34, Chandigarh.


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

77. Original Application No.1259/2024


 1. Satish Kumar Bhardwaj S/o Sh. Kashmiri Lal Bhardwaj, aged 73
 years, Retired as AGM from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom,
 Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O # 1277, Shashi Bhawan, Mayapuri Bank
 Colony, Yamunanagar, Haryana-135001 (Retired Group 'A')

 2. Rattan Lal S/o Sh. Sadhu Ram, aged 72 years, Retired as SDE
 from O/o DGM NCR under Chief General Manager, NTP, New Delhi
 R/O #2123, Sector-9, Ambala City-134003, Haryana (Retired Group
 'B').

 3. Gurdial Singh S/o Sh. Uttam Singh, aged 70 years, retired as TM
 from O/o DEP Ambala under Chief General Manager, NTP, New Delhi,
 R/O # Street no.4, Basant Vihar, Rajpura, Distt, Patiala-140401
 (Retired Group 'C')

                                               .... Applicants
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 By Advocate: Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Mr.
 Balbir Singh

                              Versus

 1. Department of Telecom through Secretary, Ministry              of
 Communication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 Email: [email protected]

 2. Union of India through Secretary(Pensions), Department of
 Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG and
 Pensions, A Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New
 Delhi-110001

 3. Union of India through Secretary, Department of Personnel &
 Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Govt. of India,
 North Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Doorsanchar Bhawan, Ambala Cantt. 133001. (Haryana)

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, 107,
 Mahatma Gandi Marg, Ambala Cantt-133001 (Haryana)..

 6. The Chief General Manager, Northern Telecom Project Circle, 551,
 Kidwai Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi-110001.


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Mr. K.k. Thakur

78. Original Application No.1278/2024


 Ajit Singh S/o Sh. Atma Singh, Retired as SSS from O/o General
 Manager Telecom District. Ambala under Chief General Manager,
 Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O H No. 106, New Dayal Bagh, P.O.
 Babyal, Distt. Ambala, Haryana-133005

 (Retired Group 'C')
                                               .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                              Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.
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 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Ambala Cantt.,Haryana -
 133001,

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
 Office Compound, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-
 133001.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala, Haryana


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. K.K. Thakur

79. Original Application No. 1312/2024


 1. Nirmal Singh son of Sh. Bhagat Singh, Guard (Retd.), 0/0 S.S.
 Jalandhar City, DRM Office Ferozepur, resident of H.No.167/2, Street
 No.9, Kamal Vihar, Near Bashir Pura, Jalandhar, Aadhar Card
 No.3767 9849 5499, Mobile No. 97812-33355.

 2. Brij Lal son of Late Sh. Salig Ram, Guard Mail (Retd.), 0/0
 SS/Jalandhar City, DRM Officer, Ferozepur, resident of H.No.19-B,
 Kamal Vihar, Jalandhar City, Jalandhar, Aadhar Card No.8302 9193
 8446, Mobile No.75086-95536.

 3. Bhagwan Dass son of Sh. Jawala Parshad, Mail Train Guard,
 (Retd.), 0/0 SS/ Amritsar, DRM Officer, Ferozepur, resident of
 H.No.694/8, Guru nanak Puri (West), Jalandhar, Aadhar Card
 No.5804 4897 2606, Mobile No. 76966-15398.

 4. Vinod Kumar son of Sh. Laj Pat Rai Sharma, Mail Guard (Retd.)
 O/O S.S. Jalandhar City, DRM Office, Ferozepur, Govindgarh, resident
 Sharma of H.No.E.G. 811 B-3, Market, Jalandhar City, Jalandhar,
 Aadhar Card No.5016 5479 8305, Mobile No. 75088-73951.

 5. Chander Parkash Ohri son of Sh. Dina Nath Ohri, Mail Train Guard
 (Retd.), 0/0 SS/Jalandhar City, DRM Office, Ferozepur, resident of
 H.No.117A/4,Near Shiva Mandir, Kamal Vihar, Jalandhar City,
 Jalandhar, Aadhar Card No.7744 7691 1283, Mobile No.86998-
 08333.

 6. Sukhdev Singh son of Sh. Bhag Singh Mail/Exp. (Retd). 0/0 S.S.
 Office Ferozepur, resident Gobind Singh, Guard Jalandhar City, DRM
 of H.No. 624, Aadhar Jalandhar, Avenue, No. 7245 6959 6098,
 Mobile No. 95309-10357. Guru Card

 7. Parveen Kumar son of Sh. Atma Ram, C.B.S. (Retd.) O/o S.S.
 Jalandhar City, DRM Office Ferozepur, resident of H.No.8-B/2, Kamal
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Vihar, Jalandhar, Aadhar Card No.9020 4266 8891, Mobile No.95926-
60109.

8. Ruin Dass son of Sh. Lachhu Ram, SPC (Retd.) 0/0 S.S. Jalandhar
City, DRM Office Ferozepur, resident of House No.45/A/2, Kamal
Vihar, Near Shiv Mandir, Jalandhar City, Jalandhar, Aadhar Card
No.4612 0545 0491, Mobile No. 98885-19194.

9. Subash Kumar Saini Son of Sh. Dhian Chand, Guard/Mail/Exp.
(Retd.) O/o S.S. Office Pathankot, DRM Office Ferozepur, resident of
H.No.139, Saini Mohalla, Bajri Company, Dakki Road, Pathankot,
Punjab, Aadhar Card No.5882 0709 4764, Mobile No.98768-34466.

10. Karnail Singh son of S. Banta Singh, Guard M/Exp. (Retd.) 0/0
S.S. Jalandhar Railway Station, DRM Office Ferozepur, resident of
H.No.103-A Block Beverly Park, Dream City, Near Best Price,
Amritsar-1, Amritsar, Aadhar Card no.8167 6382 1716, Mobile No.
80549-58056.

11. Gurmail Singh son of Sh. Bakshish Singh, Passenger Guard
(Retd.) O/o S.S. Jalandhar City, DRM Office Ferozepur, resident of
IH.No.6, Street No.1, Bharat Nagar, Near Ravidas5 Mandir,
Jalandhar-1, Jalandhar, Aadhar Card No.5483 8312 5818, Mobile
No.84270-94883.

12. Santosh Kumar Sharma son of Sh. Bhagwan Dass Sharma, Guard
M./Exp (Retd.) 0/0 Station Superintendent, Ferozepur Cantt, Station,
DRM Office N.R. Railway resident Ferozepur, of H. No. 105, Ward
No.1, Krishna Nagar, Harmirpur, Himachal Pradesh, Aadhar Card
No.9754 0997 8352, Mobile No.82195-26639.

13. Palwinder Singh Arora son of Sh. Gurbachan Singh, Chief
Controller (Retd.) 0/0 D.R.M. Ferozepur, resident of H.No.48, Office,
Shaheed Karnail Singh Nagar, Phase-3, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana,
Aadhar Card No.5313 3462 6370, Mobile No.98724-65500.

14. Chaman Lal son of Sh. Piara Lal, Mail/Exр. (Т.М.) (Retd.) 0/0 S.S.
Ludhiana, resident of H.No.69, Ish Nagar, Civil Lines Hoshiarpur,
Aadhar Card No. 5097 1455 9429, Mobile No. 94785-33392.

15. Balwinder Singh son of Sh. Pritam Singh, Mail/Exp./Gurad (Retd.)
O/o S.S. Jalandhar City, resident of H.No.66, Saffron Residancy,
BadalaKalan, Kapurthala. Aadhar Card No.4183 3876 7761, Mobile
No. 76529-32366.

16. Kuldip Rai son of Devinder Nath, C.P.S. 0/0 S.S. (Retd.) Ludhiana
Railway Station, Ludhiana, resident of H.No.149, Laxman Nagar,
Miller Ganj, Ludhiana, Aadhar Card No.9759 6289 0899, Mobile No.
98784-57551.

17. Krishan Lal son of Sh.Polo Ram, MCM (Retd.) 0/0 CNW, Carriage
& Wagon, Jalandhar, resident of H.No.282/C/2, Gali No.5/4, Guru
Nanak Pura West, Jalandhar, Aadhar Card No.8085 8246 2880,
Mobile No.98031-89456.
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 18. Kuljit Singh Walia son of Sh.Daljit Singh Walia, Mail/Exp. Guard
 (Retd.) 0/0 Divisional Railway Manager Office, Railway, Northern
 Ferozepur Cantt., resident of Flat No.603, Tower No.1, SBP North
 Velly, Sector 127, Opposite Kharar Landran road, Kharar, Aadhar
 Card No. 6721 9096 0360. JTPL City, SAS Nagar Mohali,

                                               .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. P.S. Khurana

                            Versus

 1. The Chairman Railway Board, Rail Bhawan Raisina Road, New
 Delhi-110001.

 2. The General Manager North, Northern Railway, New Delhi-110001,

 3. The Principal Chief Personnel Officer, Northern Railway, New Delhi
 110001

 4. The Principal FA & CAO (Pension) Northern Railway, New Delhi-
 110001
 5. The Divisional Railway Manager, Northern Railway, Ferozepur
 Cantt., PB-152001

 6. The Senior Divisional Finance      Manager,   Northern    Railway,
 Ferozepur Cantt., PB-152001

 7. The Principal Zonal Railway Training Institute, NR Chandossi,
 District Muradabad, (UP).
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

80. Original Application No. 1315/2024

 1. Rajwant Kaur age 68 years D/O S. Bahadur Singh, Retd as Retd as
 Postal Asstt. From Nilokheri, Sub Post office under Karnal Head
 Office, under O/o Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle, Ambala
 Cantt., R/O Old Nilokheri Bahadur Niwas, Nilokheri, Distt. Karnal,
 (Haryana)-132117. (Aadhaar 4028 1749 1734), Mob. 6283232056.

 (Retired Group - C)

 2. Maya Ram age 71 years son of Rachna Ram, Retd as M.T.S.
 Shahbad-M, from Kurukshetra Head Office, under O/o Chief Post
 Master General, Haryana Circle, Ambala Cantt., R/O V.P.O.
 Ratangarh (Part-249), Distt. Kurukshetra, (Haryana)-136135.
 (Aadhaar 3429 4924 8188). Mob. 9466853271.

 (Retired Group - D)

                                            .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr.Munish Dev Sharma
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                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.
 Email [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions., Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi 110001. Email: [email protected]

 3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
 and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi. Email:
 [email protected]

 4. Chief Post Master general, Haryana Circle, CPMG OFFICE
 COMPOUND, 107, MALL ROED Ambala Cantt. Haryana 133001.
 Email: cpmg [email protected]

 5. Director of Accounts (Postal), Haryana Circle, Ministary of
 Communication, Department of Posts, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt,
 Haryana.
                                    ........ .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

81. Original Application No. 1320/2024

 Gurdial Singh Sohal, Aged 76 years s/o Sh. Kartar Singh, Private
 Secretary (Retired), Central Ground Water Board, Government of
 India, Faridabad, R/O House No. 89, Gali No. 3, Preet Colony, Jandli,
 134005 (Haryana). Ambala City

                                       .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma

                            Versus

 1. Union of of India through Secretary to Government India, Ministry
 of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation,
 Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

 2. Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Pensions,
 Grievances Public Department of and Personnel and Training, North
 Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Director, Administration, Government of India, Ministry of Water
 Resources, River Department & Ganga Rejuvenation, Central Ground
 Water Board, NH-IV, Faridabad.

 4. Central Pension Accounting Office, Government of India, Trikoot-2,
 Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066.

 5. Pension Accounting Office (CGWB), Faridabad, Ministry of Water
 Resources, Bhujal Bhawan, N.H. IV, Faridabad-121001.
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 6. Regional Director, Government of India, Central Ground Water
 Board, North Western Region, Bhujal Bhawan, Plot No. 3-B, Sector
 27-A, Chandigarh-160019.


                                       ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

82. Original Application No.1363/2024

 1. Charanjit Kaur W/o Sh. Kulwant Singh, Age 72 Years, Retired as
 Accounts Officer from Olo Chief General Manager Telecom, BSNL,
 Punjab Circle, Sector 34, Chandigarh, R/o 102 A, Sector 51-A,
 Chandigarh, 160047

 (Retired Group B)

 2. Kanwaljit Sethi W/o Sh. Amrik Singh, Age 73 Years, Retired as
 Junior Accounts Officer O/o General Manager Telecom, BSNL,
 Chandigarh under Chief General Manager Telecom, BSNL, Punjab
 Circle, Sector 34, Chandigarh, R/o #203, Amazon Tower, Sunny
 Enclave, Near Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Sector-125, Kharar, SAS
 Nagar, Mohali-140301

 (Retired Group B)

                                         .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi Email: [email protected] 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg. Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom BSNL, Sector-34, Chandigarh.


                                       ... .Respondents
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By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
            Ms. Neeru Chadha

83. Original Application No. 1367/2024

1. Ami Chand, son of Sh. KundanLal, aged 72 years, resident of H. No.
12196,.Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar , Street No.4

2. ManjuBala, wife of Sh. Nirmal Singh, aged 67 years, resident of H.
No. 19309, ST No. 5, GuruTeg Bahadur Nagar.

3. Herinder Singh, son of Sh. Mohkam Singh, aged 73 years, resident
of H. No. 19323 ST No 5 Bibiwala Road, GTB Nagar, Bathinda-151001

4. Hari Ram Saini, son of Sh. KishanLal, aged 74 years, resident of H.
No. 1286 NaiBastig No.1, Bathinda.

5. Ajit Singh, son of Sh. Hukam Singh, aged 70 years, resident of
Village BirTalab, Basti No.3.

6. Sher Singh, son of Sh. Rulia Ram, aged 73 years, resident of H. No.
28973 ST No-4D, Partap Nagar Bathinda.

7. Harjas Singh Sohi, son of Sh. Jarnail Singh, aged 71 years, resident
of Basant Bihar Gali No. 05, Bathinda.

8. Sukhpal Singh, son of Sh. Surjeet Singh, aged 74 years, resident of
H. No. 27731S No. 14 Lal Singh Basti, Bathinda.

9. Gamdoor Singh, son of Sh. Mukhtiar Singh, aged 70 years, resident
of VPO LahraMohabbat, Tehsil and Distt. Bathinda, Punjab-151111.

10. Gurjant Singh, son of Sh. Jaggar Singh, aged 71 years, resident of
VPO LehraMohabbat.

11. Vijay Kumar, son of Sh. Ruldu Ram, aged 71 years, resident of H.
No. 4891, NaiBasti Street No.4.

12. Balbir Singh, son of Sh. Lal Singh, aged 70 years, resident of H.
No. 22966, Gali No. 16/2.

13. Gursewak Singh, son of Sh. Harchand Singh, aged 65 years,
resident of H. No. 23257 ST No.13.

14.Ram Tirath, son of Sh. Ram Milan, aged 70 years, resident of Near
BhaiJagta Railway Station Guru Nanak Nagar Ward No.2,
GonianaMandi, Bathinda, Punjab-151201.

15. Hakam Singh, son of Sh. Mehar Singh, aged 72 years, resident of
H. No. 160, Khokhar, Bathinda, Punjab-151103.

                                                         .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Jagdeep Jaswal

                              Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners' Welfare, LokNayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003. Email: [email protected]
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2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, P G and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
Delhi-110 001. [email protected]

3. Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure), Government of India,
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, North Block New
Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]

4. Union of India through Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of
Defence, South Block, New Delhi-110011.

5. Director General of Ordnance Services, Master General of Ordnance
Branch, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), DHQ PO New Delhi.

6. Officer-in-Charge, AOC Records, Secunderabad.

7. Commandant, 36 Field Ammunition Depot, PIN-900484, C/O 56
APO.

8. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Draupadi Ghat,
Allahabad.

                                         ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

84. Original Application No. 1370/2024

 Ved Parkash Dhiman S/o Sh. Yad Ram, 71 Years, Retired as SDE
 from Olo General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala under
 Chief General Manager, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/O H No. 78, New
 Dyal Bagh colony Ambala Cantt., Haryana

 (Retired Group "Β')

                                           .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                             Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 4 Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Ambala Cantt., Haryana -
 133001,
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 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
 Office Compound, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-
 133001.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala, Haryana


                                         ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Mr. K.K. Thakur

85. Original Application No. 1373/2024


 1. Gurpal Singh S/o Sh. Kahan Singh, aged 72 years, R/o H. No. 288,
 Ward No. 11, Durlabh Nagar, Samrala, Ludhiana, Punjab, Sr.
 Divisional Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant
 General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 2. Parkash Ram S/o Sh. Ruldu Ram, aged 72 years, R/o H.No. 88-A,
 Naagar Enclave, New Officers Colony, Patiala, Punjab, Sr. Divisional
 Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-A) Principal Accountant General
 (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 3. Khraiti Lal Arora S/o Sh. Tirath Ram Arora, aged 74 years, R/o H.
 No. 40, Basti Guzan, Virdi Colony, Jalandhar, Punjab, Sr. Divisional
 Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General
 (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 4. Baldev Singh Bhullar S/o Lt. Sh. Kheta Singh, aged 77 years, R/o
 Village and Post office Madhir, Tehsil Gidderbaha, Dist. Shri Muktsar
 Sahib, Punjab, Divisional Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-B) O/o
 Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 5. Sewa Singh S/o Sh. Natha Singh, aged 70 years, R/o H. No. 26
 H/15, Near Panj Peer, New Golden Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab, Sr.
 Divisional Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant
 General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 6. Surinder Mohan Awasthi S/o Sh. Gian Chand, aged 70 years, R/o
 H No. 1325, Pushpac Complex, Sector 49 B, Chandigarh,
 WelfareOfficer (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General
 (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 7. Ashwani Kumar Gupta S/o Sh. Ram Kishan Gupta, aged 72 years,
 Rio H. No. 210 H, SBS Nagar, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, Sr.
 Divisional Accounts Officer (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant
 General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 8. Devinder Singh Dadwal S/o Lt. Sh. Gurdas Singh, aged 70 years,
 R/o H. No. 757/1, Sector 41 A, Chandigarh, Sr. Accounts Officer
 (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab,
 Chandigarh.
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9. Harbans Lal S/o Sh. Mela Ram, aged 71 years, R/o- H No. 61/1,
Sunny Enclave, Sector 125, Kharar, SAS Nagar, Punjab, Sr. Accounts
Officer (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E)
Punjab, Chandigarh.

10. Santosh Rehail S/o Sh. Labh Singh, aged 74 years, R/o H. No.
429, Phase 11, SAS Nagar, Punjab, Sr. Accountant (retd.) (Group-C)
O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

11. Pawan Kumar Jain S/o Sh. Rameshwar Dass Jain, aged 72 years,
R/o H. No. C-5/527, Milan Vihar Apartments, IP Extension, Laxmi
Nagar, New Delhi, Sr. Divisional Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-A)
O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

12. Makhan Singh S/o Sh. Gian Singh, aged 77 years, R/o H. No. 48,
Mithapur road, Mohalla Ramnik Nagar, Jalandhar, Punjab, Sr.
Divisional Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant
General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.
13. Satya Pal Singh S/o Sh. Ratti Ram, aged 66 years, R/o H. No. 4,
10/2, Satjot Nagar, B/S Joseph School Dugri Dhandra Road Dhandra,
Ludhiana, Punjab, Sr. Divisional Accounts Officer (retd.) (Group-A)
O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

14. Joginder Ram S/o Sh. Bhagat Ram, aged 76 years, R/o H.No. 99
Raja Garden Colony Jalandhar, Punjab, Sr. Accounts Officer Works
Admn Local (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E)
Punjab, Chandigarh.

15. Baldev Chand Sohal S/o Sh. Chiranji lal, aged 72 years, R/o
H.No. 2781/2 CHB Flats, Sector- 49D Chandigarh, Sr. DAO (retd.)
(Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab,
Chandigarh.

16. Surjit Kumar Kataria S/o Sh. Sat Pal, aged 73 years, R/o H.ΝΟ.
96, Gali no. 3, old mata gujri enclave, Kharar, SAS Nagar, Punjab,
Sr. Accountant (Group-C) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E)
Punjab, Chandigarh.

17. Jaswant Singh S/o Sh. Jung Singh, aged 72 years, R/o
Thandewala Road, Near Manohar di Pulli, Street no. 2, Muktsar,
Punjab, Sr. DAO (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General
(A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

18. R.K. Haldu S/o Sh. Mulla Singh, aged 77 years, R/o H.No. 929,
Street No. 9-B, Gobind Bagh Colony, Near Jain Mandir, Patiala Sr.
DAO (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E)
Punjab, Chandigarh.

19. P.L. Satija S/o Sh. A.R. Satija, aged 72 years, R/o H.No. 15-A,
Sector 44 A, Chandigarh Sr. DAO (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal
Accountant General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.
20. Shakti Kumar Arora S/o Sh. Rawel Chand, aged 75 years, R/o
H.No. 1036, Sector 21, Panchkula, Haryana, Sr. DAO (retd.) (Group-
A) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.
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 21. Bhram Pal Handa S/o Sh. Dharam Pal Handa, aged 74 years, R/o
 H.No. 800/3, Housing Board Colony, Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar,
 Jallandar, Sr. DAO (retd.) (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant
 General (A&E) Punjab, Chandigarh.

 22. Gurudev Chand Bhairon S/o Sansar Chand, aged 76 years, R/o
 H.No. 544, Green Model Town, Jalandhar, Punjab Sr. DAO (retd.)
 (Group-A) O/o Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab,
 Chandigarh.

                                          ......... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. R.C. Sharma

                            Versus


 1. Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Pocket-9, Deen Dayal
 Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi, 110 124.

 Email: [email protected]

 2. Principal Accountant General (A&E) Punjab & U.T., Plot No. 20,
 Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017.

 Email: [email protected]
                                      ....... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. Brajesh Mittal

86. Original Application No. 1378/2024


 1. Ram Kumar S/o Sh. Banarsi Dass/Aged 74 Years, Retired as SDE
 from DE Telecom Project Ambala Cantt. Under Olo Chief General
 Manager Telecom Project, New Delhi, Rio # House No. 43, Shankar
 Park P.O. Palam Vihar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, PIN-133001

 (Retired Group B)

 2 Prem Sagar Billous S/o Sh. Janardhan Prasad, Aged 71 Years,
 Retired as SDE, from DE Telecom Project Ambala Cantt. Under Ojo
 Chief General Manager Telecom Project, New Delhi, Rio House No.
 98. Vashist Nagar, VPO Babyal, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, PIN-133001

                                               .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]
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 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension, Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Principal Controller Of Communication Accounts, Prasad Nagar,
 Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi, 110005.

 5. Chief General Manager, Northern Telecom Project, Kidwai Bhawan,
 Janpath, New Delhi-110011.
                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
               Mr. K.K. Thakur

87. Original Application No. 1379/2024

 1.Parkash Chand S/o Sh. Sukh Lal, aged 72 years, Retired as SSS
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh R/o #2277,
 Telehos Society, Sector-50C, Chandigarh-160047 (Retired Group 'C')

 2. Mehar Chand S/o Punnu Ram, aged 72 years, Retired as SSS from
 O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O Village:
 Lower Tipra, P.O. BarotiWala Distt. Solan(H.P.) (Retired Group 'C').

 3. Nikka Ram S/o Bachiter Ram, aged 72 years, Retired as TM from
 Olo General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O Village:
 Kundlehr P.O. Karyara, Teh. Dehra Distt. Kangra(H.P.) (Retired
 Group 'C').

 4. Ram Dass S/o Bhagat Ram, aged 72 years, Retired as TM from
 O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O Village:
 Ropa P.O. Jaureamb Teh. Barsar, Distt. Hamirpur (H.P.) (Retired
 Group 'C').

 5. Ram Dass S/o Mela Ram, aged 73 years, Retired as TM from Olo
 General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief General
 Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O Village: Aghlaur,
 P.O. Mandli, Teh. Bangana, Distt. Una-174321(H.P.) (Retired Group C

 6. Subhash Chander S/o Harbans Lal Chopra, aged 71years, Retired
 as SSSO from O/o General Manager Telecom District. Jalandhar
 under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
 R/o #3, Postal colony, Adarsh Nagar, Jalandhar. (Retired as Group
 'C').

 7. Raj Kumar Verma S/o Mangal Ram Verma, aged 70 years, Retired
 as PM from Olo General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under
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 Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #
 555/2 Milk Colony, Dhanas, Chandigarh. (Retired as Group 'C').

 8. Avtar Singh S/o Amarjit Singh, aged 71 years, Retired as TM from
 O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #4,
 Golden Enclave, Ambala Road, Zirakpur. Distt. Zirakpur(Punjab).
 (Retired as Group 'C').

 9. Mohinder Singh S/o Ragubir Singh, aged 73 Years, Retired as TTA
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o Vill.
 Tundla, Defence Colony, PO Kalerhari, Disst Ambala. (Retired as
 Group 'C').

 10. Bhagirath Mal S/o Phool Chand, aged 74 years. Retired as SSS
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o # 2343,
 Telehos Society, sector 50C, Chandigarh. (Retired as Group 'C').

                                             .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Mr.
Balbir Singh

                             Versus

 1. Department of Telecom through Secretary, Ministry                of
 Communication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 2. Union of India through Secretary(Pensions), Department of
 Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG and
 Pensions, A Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New
 Delhi-110001

 3. Union of India through Secretary, Department of Personnel &
 Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Govt. of India North
 Block, New Delhi-110001.

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle,
 Doorsanchar Bhawan, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh(UT)
 PIN-160019, Email [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot
 No.2, Sanchar Sadan, Sector 34, Chandigarh, PIN-160022.
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms.Neeru Chadha

88. Original Application No. 1399/2024


 Harjinder Singh aged about 71 years, son of Amar Singh resident of
 House No.8387/1, New Subhash Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana.
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                                             .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Amandeep Singh Manaise

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Communications,
 Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110011.

 2. Chief Post Master General, Punjab Circle, Sandesh Bhawan,
 Sector-17-E, Chandigarh-160017.

 3. Senior Superintendent RMS "LD" Division Ludhiana, Central Post
 Office Building, Bhadaur House, Ludhiana-141008.


                                        ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

89. Original Application No. 1401/2024


 Mulakh Raj aged about 71 years, son of Lachhman Dass resident of
 House No.360/A, Prem Nagar Hardochhani Road, Ward No.11, Tehsil
 and District Gurdaspur.

                                     .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Amandeep Singh Manaise

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Communications,
 Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110011.

 2. Chief Post Master General, Punjab Circle, Sandesh Bhawan,
 Sector-17-E, Chandigarh-160017.

 3. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Gurdaspur          Division,
 Gurdaspur- 143521.


                                        ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

90. Original Application No. 1402/2024


 Mohan Lal Sachdeva aged about 72 years, son of Piara Lal resident of
 House No.2532/A, Street No.1, Near Govt. Middle School, Vishkarma
 Town, Millerganj, Ludhiana.

                                     .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Amandeep Singh Manaise

                            Versus
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 1. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Communications,
 Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi -110011.

 2. Chief Post Master General, Punjab Circle, Sandesh Bhawan,
 Sector-17-E, Chandigarh-160017.

 3. Senior Superintendent RMS "LD" Division Ludhiana, Central Post
 Office Building, Bhadaur House, Ludhiana-141008.


                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC



91. Original Application No. 1404/2024

 Bhupinder Singh aged about 71 years, son of Balwant Singh resident
 of B-28, Plot-2, Link Road, Passi Nagar, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana.

                                         .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Amandeep Singh Manaise

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Communications,
 Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110011.

 2. Chief Post Master General, Punjab Circle, Sandesh Bhawan,
 Sector-17-E, Chandigarh-160017.

 3. Senior Superintendent RMS "LD" Division Ludhiana, Central Post
 Office Building, Bhadaur House, Ludhiana-141008.
                                        ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

92. Original Application No. 1410/2024

 Naresh Kumar S/o Sh. Om Prakash, Aged 71 Years Retired as Sr.
 TOA from Olo General Manager Telecom District, Patiala under Chief
 General Manager Telecommunication, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O
 H No. 1850 A, Nai Abadi Ram Nagar, Bank Street, Nabha Distt.,
 Patiala-147201

 (Retired Group 'C')
                                         .... Applicant

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]
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 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Telephone Exchange
 Building, Leela Bhawan, Near Head Post Office, Patiala-147001.


                                       ....... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha

93. Original Application No. 1411/2024

 Gurmeet Singh Slo Sh. Tulsi Dass, Retired as Postman from Rail
 Coach Factory (RCF). Kapurthala, under Chief Postmaster General,
 Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o Khangha, Khukhrain, Kapurthala,
 Punjab-144601

 (Retired Group 'C')
                                             .... Applicant

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
& Pensioners" Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
110003. Email: [email protected]

2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India North
Block, New Delhi-110001.

3. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Communications
and Information Technology, Department of Posts, New Delhi.
[email protected]

4. Chief Postmaster General, Sandesh Bhawan, Chandigarh Punjab
Circle, Sector 17 Bus Stand Road, 17 E, Sector 17, Chandigarh,
160017. Email [email protected]

5. Director of Accounts (Postal), New Model Town, Kapurthala, Punjab
144602

                                        ... .Respondents
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By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. K.K. Thakur



94. Original Application No.1412/2024

 1. Jamail Singh S/o Late Sh. Sadhu Ram, Age 71 Years, Retired as
 CSS from General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala under
 Chief General Manager Telecom, Haryana Circle, Ambala, Rio H No.
 726, V&PO Patheri, Teh. Naraingarh, Distt. Ambala-134202

 2. Som Nath S/o Sh. Sohan Lal, Age 73 Years, Retired as Junior
 Accounts Officer (JAO) from General Manager Telecom District, BSNL,
 Ambala under Chief General Manager Telecom, Haryana Circle,
 Ambala, R/o # 1737, Kacha Bazar, Distt. Ambala Cantt., Haryana

 3. Rajinder Singh Negi S/o Sh. Late Dayal Singh Negi, Age 72 Years,
 Retired as CSS from General Manager Telecom District, BSNL,
 Ambala under Chief General Manager Telecom, Haryana Circle,
 Ambala, R/o # Flat No. 206, Tower3 Motia Heights, Dhakoli,
 Zirakpur, Distt. Mohali-140603

 4. Shri Ram S/o Sh. Amar Dass, Age 72 Years, Retired as Sr. TOA
 from General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o H No. 45F/1,
 Ganesh Vihar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana.

 5. Raghubir Singh S/o Sh. Khushal Singh, Age 71 Years, Retired as
 Sr. TOA from General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Ambala under
 Chief General Manager Telecom, Haryana Circle, Ambala, R/o # 27,
 Jammu Colony, Near Camp Yamuna Nagar, Haryana-135001

 6. Raj Kumar Dhingra S/o Har Krishan Lal Dhingra, Aged 73 Years,
 Retired as CSS from General Manager Telecom District, BSNL,
 Ambala under Chief General Manager Telecom, Haryana Circle,
 Ambala, R/o H No. 322, Mahesh Nagar, Ambala Cantt. Haryana.

                                   .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]
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 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle,
 Lawrence Road, Doorsanchar Bhawan, Ambala Cantt.. Haryana -
 133001,

 6. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle, CPMG
 Office Compound, 107, Mall Road, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, PIN-
 133001.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, Ambala, BSNL, Napier Road,
 Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001


                                         ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Mr. K.K. Thakur

95. Original Application No. 1422/2024

 1. BALWANT SINGH DHIMAN, aged 72 years, S/o Sh. Shankar Das,
 Retired Accountant, R/o Village Lalehar, P.O. Kachhiari, via Kangra-
 176 001, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

 2. AKSHAY KUMAR, aged 68 years, S/o Sh. Mira Ram, retired Postal
 Assistant, R/o V&P.O. Gopalpur, via Chachian-176 059, Dist. Kangra
 (H.P).

 3. AMAR SINGH, aged 68 years, S/o Sh. Jagat Ram, Retired Postal
 Assistant, R/o V&P.O. Ghurkari, via Kangra -176 001, Dist. Kangra
 (H.P).

 4. DESH RAJ CHAUDHARY, aged 73 years, S/o Sh. Runku Ram,
 Retired Assistant Postmaster, R/o Village Salahan, P.O. Sukhar -
 Chaudhrian, via Raja-ka-Talab-176 051, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

 5. GIAN SINGH CHAUDHARY, aged 73 years, S/o Sh. Roshan Lal,
 Retired Assistant Post-Master, R/o Village Tharu, P.O. Nagrota-
 Bagwan -176 047, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

 6. HARBANS LAL, aged 74 years, S/o Sh. Jaisi Ram, Retired Mail
 Overseer, R/o Village Tang, P.O. Narwana, via Yol Camp--176 052,
 Dist. Kangra (H.P).

 7. KISHORI LAL, aged 72 years, S/o Sh. Hari Ram, Retired Assistant
 Post-Mater, R/o Village Balla, P.O. Rakh, via Chachian--176 059, Dist.
 Kangra (H.P).

 8. NEENA CHAUDHARY, aged 73 years, Retired Postal Assistant, W/o.
 Sh. D.R. Chaudhary, Retired Postal Assistant, R/o Village Salahan,
 P.O. Sukhar-Chaudhrian, via Raja-ka-Talab-176 051, Dist. Kangra
 (H.P).

 9. PRAN NATH AWASTHI, aged 72 years, S/o. Sh. Ishwar Das,
 Retired Sub-Postmaster, R/o VillageE
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Kunsal, P.O. Nohra, via Baijnath-176 125, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

10. PARKASH CHAND, aged 75 years, S/o. Sh. Raila Ram, Retired
Postal Assistant, R/o Village Chakvan, P.O. Dhagwar, via Kangra -
176001. Dist. Kangra (H.P).

11. PIAR SINGH GULERIA, aged 72 years S/o. Late Sh. Jai Karan,
Retired Postal Assistant R/o Village Junat Khurd, P.O. Dhameta, via
Kangra 176 025, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

12. PURSHOTTAM SINGH, aged 74 years S/o. Sh. Khazan Singh
Retired Dy. Post- Master, R/o Village Rodi, P.O. Thakurdwara, via
Maranda 176 102, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

13.PARKASH CHAND, aged 73 years S/o. Sh. Khemdi Ram, Retired
Postal Assistant R/o Village Samkar, P.O. Dhameta-176 025, Dist.
Kangra (H.P).

14. SUBINDER KUMAR AWASTHI, aged 74 years, S/o. Sh. M.R.
Awasthi, Retired Assistant Post-Master, R/o V&P.O. Paprola-176 115,
Dist. Kangra (H.P).

15.SAMPURAN SINGH KATOCH, aged 73 years S/o. Late Sh. Jaswant
Singh, Retired Sub Post-Master, R/o Ward No. 10, Near Old Post
Office Building, Indora-176 4011, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

16. RADHA DEVI AWASTHI, aged 72 years W/o. Late Sh. Partap
Chand, Retired Postal Assistant, R/o Old Chari Road, KB Dharamsala,
PO Dharamsala-176 215, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

17. KULWANT SINGH RANA, aged 72 years S/o. Late Sh. B.S. Rana,
Retired Sub-Postmaster, R/o V&P.O. Bhattu-Samula, via Parour-176
064, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

18. ATMA RAM, aged 73 years S/o. Sh. Shotha Ram, Retired Postal
Assistant, R/o V&P.O. Sudher, via Charri-176 217, Dist. Kangra
(H.P).

19. LALIT KUMAR AWASTHI, aged 72 years S/o. Sh.Ishwar Dutt,
Retired Accounts Officer, R/o VP.O. Teara-176 214, Dist. Kangra
(H.P).

20. JANAM SINGH, aged 73 years S/o. Sh. Ranjha Rm, Retired
Postman, R/o Village Larut, P.O. Lambagaon -176 096, Dist. Kangra
(H.P).

21. SAGAR SINGH, aged 71 years S/o. Sh. Kamthu Ram, Retired
Postal Assistant, Rio Village Chamlei, P.O. Haler, via Sanghole -176
101, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

22. ISHWAR DAS, aged 73 years S/o. Sh. Gulaba Rm, Retired Postal
Assistant, Rio Tika Mathehar, V&P.O. Pathiar, via Nagrota Bagwan-
176 047, Dist. Kangra (H.P).
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 23. PREM SINGH, aged 72 years S/o. Sh. Ran Singh, Retired ASPOs,
 R/o V&P.O. Jawali-176 023, Dist. Kangra (H.P).

 24. JARAM CHAND, aged 74 years S/o. Late Sh. Nand Lal, Retired
 Postmaster, R/o Village Kheri, P.O. Sach, via Sultanpur-176 314,
 Dist. Chamba (H.P).

                                     ....... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Jaswinder Singh

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through its Secretary, Department of Pension &
 Pensioners' Welfare, 8th Floor, 'B' Wing, Janpath Bhawan, New Delhi-
 110 003 [E: [email protected]];

 2. The Secretary to Govt. of India, Dept. of Posts, Dak Bhawan,
 Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001

 3. The Chief Post Master General, H.P. Circle, Shimla-171003 [E:
 cpmg_hpr@ indiapost.gov.in];

 4. The Superintendent Post Offices, Dharamsala Division,

 Dharamsala-176 215 [E: [email protected]];

 5. The Superintendent Post Offices, Dehra Division, Dehra-177 101
 [E: [email protected]];

 6. Director of Postal Accounts, H.P. Circle, Sundernagar-175 019. [E:
 [email protected]);

 7. The Director of Postal Accounts, Maharashtra Circle, Rabindra Nath
 Tagore     Marg,      Civil    Lines,      Nagpur-444     001     [E:
 [email protected]].
                                       ........ .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

96. Original Application No. 1424/2024


 1. Kirpal Singh S/o Sh. Milkha Singh, Aged 72 Years, Retired as Sr
 TOA from Olo General Manager Telecom, BSNL, Patiala under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, BSNL, Punjab Circle, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, R/o H No. 169 Street No.3 Preet nagar, Bassi Road, Opp.
 Amm Khas Bag, Sirhind, Distt. Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

 (Retired Group 'C')

 2. Harphool Singh S/o Sh. Gurdial Singh, Aged 74 Years, Retired as
 Technical Supervisor from Olo General Manager Telecom, BSNL,
 Patiala, under Chief General Manager Telecom, BSNL, Punjab Circle,
 Sector 34, Chandigarh, R/o VPO Rajindergarh, Teh. & Distt.
 Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
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 (Retired Group 'C')

 3. Narinder Singh S/o Sh. Tulsa Singh, Aged 73 Years, Retired as TTA
 from O/o General Manager Telecom, BSNL, Patiala under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, BSNL, Punjab Circle, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, R/o Village Ramgarh Sainian, P.O Khera, Teh. & Distt.
 Fatehgarh Sahib.

 (Retired Group 'C')
                                            .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Kaul

                            Versus


 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi - 110001.

 3. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan,20 Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle Plot
 No. 2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh-160019 Email
 [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot No.
 2, Himalaya Marg, Sub. City Center, Sector 34 A, Sector 34,
 Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. General Manager Telecom District, BSNL, Telephone Exchange
 Building, Leela Bhawan, Near Head Post Office, Patiala-147001


                                         ....... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Mr. Anish Babbar

97. Original Application No. 1431/2024


 1. Surjit Singh Walia Age 72 years son of Sh. Labh Singh, r/o House
 No. 505, New Model House, Wadala, District Jalandhar-144003.
 (Punjab) (APM, Retd), Group-C.

 2 Resham Singh Age 74 years son of Sh. Sandhu Singh Mand r/o VPO
 Mand, District Jalandhar-144013. (Punjab) (SPM Retd), Group-C.
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 3. Amar jit Jassal Age 72 son of Sh. Karam Chand r/o Village
 Nizamdinpur, Post Office Kala Bakra, District Jalandhar-144303.
 (Punjab) (Head Postman), Group-C.

                                              .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr.M.K. Bhatnagar

                            Versus

 1. Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110001.

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi-110001, Email: [email protected]

 3. Secretary, Department of Post, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New
 Delhi-110001.

 4 Chief Post Master General, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh 160017.

 5. Director of Accounts Postal, Kapurthala-144601.

 6. Senior Superintendent     of   Post   Offices,   Jalandhar     Division,
 Jalandhar-144001.
                                          ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

98. Original Application No. 1434/2024

 1. Bhagwant Singh son of Sh. Amrik Singh, aged 74 years, I.A.S
 (Retd.) resident of H. No. 406-24, CARAT GOLD APARTMENT,
 Mithapur Road, Jalandhar, PO Model Town, Jalandhar, PIN 144003,
 Group "A",

 2. Vijay Kumar Ohri son of Ram Lubhaya Ohri, aged 74 years, IAS
 (Retd.), resident of H.NO. 348, Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar,
 Jalandhar-1, Jalandhar City, Punjab 144001.

                                             ........ Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Jagdeep Jaswal

                            Versus

 1. Union of through India Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, P G and Pensions Government of India North Block, New
 Delhi-110 001. [email protected]
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 3. Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure), Government of
 India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, North Block
 New Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected].

 4. State of Punjab through Chief Secretary to Government of Punjab,
 Punjab Civil Secretariat-1, Sector 1, Chandigarh. E Mail :-
 [email protected]

 5. Principal Accountant General (A&E), (Punjab) Sector 17, at
 Chandigarh-160017.
                                    ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Swati Dayalan



99. Original Application No.1439/2024



 1. Rajbir Singh Takshak S/o Sh. Sis Ram, aged 73 years R/o H.No.
 796/28, Bharat Colony, Rohtak-124001. Retired as Income-tax
 Officer on 31/03/2011 from ITO Jind, Haryana and P.P.O.
 No.56892110064. Bank A/c No.30237473464, IFSC-SBIN004154 and
 Aadhar No.9586-6043-4706, Mobile No.94162-72152.

 2. Rohtas Singh Indora S/o Sh. Banwari Lal Indora, aged 74 yrs R/o
 Flat No.34, Rosewood Apartment, Sector-13, Pocket-A, Phase-II, D
 warka, South West Delhi-110078.Retired as Income-tax Officer from
 ITO Gugoan on 31/05/2010 and P.P.O.No.568921000155. Bank A/c
 No. 1988000102908914 IFSC-PUNB0198800 and Aadhar No.9379-
 7731-2224, M-88005-84688

 3. Ravi Bhushan Bajaj S/o Sh. Ram Dev Bajaj, aged 74 yrs R/o
 #.901, SUPERTECH, EMERALD COURT, Sector-93A,, Noida-U.P.
 201304. Retired as Income-tax Officer from ITO Faridabad on
 31/08/2010 and P.P.O.No.568921000223. Bank A/c No.30105686576
 IFSC-SBIN0011474 and Aadhar No.3387-2951-8884, M-98737-
 10104

 4. Bhushan Lal Raina S/o Sh.Sham Lal, aged 74 yrs H.No.6-L Fruit
 Garden NH-5, NIT Faridabad-121001.Retired as Income-tax
 Inspector   from    ITO    Faridabad   on    31/08/2010     and
 P.P.O.No.568921000234.    Bank    A/c  No.31138364326     IFSC-
 SBIN0000734 and Aadhar No.6205-2389-8384, M-98187-37003

 5. Joginder Pal Munjal S/o Sh. H.L. Munjal aged 73 yrs Flat No.A-5
 Plot No.GH-4,Sanklap Apartment, Mohana Road, Sector-64,
 Balbgarh-121004. Retired as Income-tax Officer from O/o the CIT
 Hisar on 31/01/2011 and P.P.O.No.568921100020. Bank A/c
 No.0203000100531113 IFSC-PUNB0020300 and Aadhar No.9160-
 0148-3996,M-99996-19744

 6. Jinder Pal Gupta S/o sh. Sham lal Gupta aged 73 yrs H.No.440
 Sector-11D, Faridabad- 121006. Retired as Income-tax Officer from
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O/o the ITO Faridabad on 31/01/2011 and P.P.O.No.568921100037.
Bank A/c No.0167000301083764 IFSC-PUNB0005410 and Aadhar
No.4007-2011-6183, M-98106-17440

7. Satish Chander S/o Sh. Har Lal, aged 73 yrs R/o Village Dhawana
Rewari Khol, Haryana-123103.Retired as Income-tax Inspector
fromITO Rewari on 31/08/2011 and P.P.O.No.568921100172. Bank
A/c No.10575613521 IFSC-SBIN0000705 and Aadhar No.9482-7340-
2426, M-80533-44371

8. Khajanchi Lal Bansal S/o Sh. Ajudhia Parshad aged 73 yrs
H.No.10/4, Acharya puri, Opposite Ganga Apartment, Gurugram-
122001. Retired as Income-tax Officer from O/o the ITO Bhiwani on
30/04/2011       and       P.P.O.No.568921100071.Bank         A/c
No.388802010044473 IFSC-UBIN0538884 and Aadhar No.3822-
6491-7053, M-81307-69119

9. Anup Bakshi S/o Sh. Wazir Chand Bakshi 72 yrs R/o F. No. 002,
Tower B-3, RPS Savana, Sector-88, Faridabad-121002, Retired as
Income-tax Officer from O/o the ITO Faridabad on 31/01/2012 and
P.P.O.No.568921200030. Bank A/c No.307702010542617 IFSC-
UBIN0545112 and Aadhar No.6392-3840-9152, M-99538-95846

10. Jai Kishan Saini S/o Sh. Madan Singh Saini aged 72 yrs R/o H.No.
189, Gali No.1, S.G.M. Nagar, Faridabad-121001. Retired as Income-
tax Officer from O/o the ITO Faridabad on 31/03/2012 and
P.P.O.No.568921200113. Bank A/c No.26430100000478 IFSC-
BARBOCGOFAR and Aadhar No.5921-3309-5270, M-98103-01535

11. Thakur Dass Gulati S/o Sh. Kishori Lal Gulati aged 71 yrs H.No.
2210, Sector-16, Faridabad-121002. Retired as Income-tax Officer
from    O/o    the    ITO    Fardabad      on    31/05/2013     and
P.P.O.No.568921300079.Bank A/c No.1111000100070198 IFSC-
PUNB0111100 and Aadhar No.5297-5574-9436, M-98108-08436

12. Vinod Kumar Gupta S/o Sh. Tara Chand aged 71 yrs R/O
H.No.976 A Sector-21DFaridbad-121012. Retired as Income-tax
Inspector from O/% the Addl.CIT Range-1, Faridabad on 31/10/2013
and P.P.O.No.568921300118. Bank A/c No.4585000100008609 IFSC-
PUNB0458500 and Aadhar No.8818-9183-6552, M-97179-95880

13.Krishan Gupta S/o Sh. Jai Narain Gupta aged 70yrs
H.No.1322/19, Sant Nagar, Opp. Corporation Bank, Rohtak-124001.
Retired as Income-tax Officer from O/o the ITO Rohtak
P.P.O.No.5689214300121.Bank     A/c    on    31/08/2014     and
No.34132571857 SBIN0011982 and Aadhar No.9331-0719-6440, M-
98022-75401 IFSC-

                                  .... Applicants

By Advocate: Applicant in person

                           Versus
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 1. Union Of India Through Secretary (Pension), Department of
 Pension, Government of India, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New
 Delhi-110003

 2. The secretary, Department of Personal, Government of India,
 North Block, New Delhi-110001
 3. The Accounts Officer, Central Pension Accounting Office,
 Government of India, Trikut-2, BhikaJi Cama Place, New Delhi-
 110066
                                   ........ .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC

100. Original Application No. 1440/2024

 1. Ramesh Chander Jindal (aged 71 years) son of Late Sh. Rattan Lal,
 Group-C, resident of Flat No. L-703, Jalandhar Heights-1, 66Feet
 Road, Jalandhar-144005

 2. Jagdish Chander Khanna (aged 74 years) son of Late Sh. B. L.
 Khanna, Group-C, resident of H.No. 168, Dilbagh Nagar, Jalandhar-
 144001

 3. Mohinder Singh (aged 76 years) son of Sh. Amaya Ram, Group-C,
 resident of H. No. 267, Guru Nanak Pura West, Jalandhar-144001

 4. Gurmeet Lal, aged 70 years son of Late Sh. Jawala Ram, Group-C,
 resident of V.P.P. Sofi Pind (New Abadi), Near Jalandhar Cantt,
 District Jalandhar-144024

 5. Dayal Singh aged 72 years son of Sh. Shankar Dass, Group-C,
 resident of 246-A, Surya Enclave, Jalandhar-144009

 6. Lekh Raj, aged 72 years son of Late Shri Piara Lal, Group-C,
 resident of H. No. 157 New Deep Nagar, Near Bhimji Palace,
 Jalandhar Cantt-144005

 7. Ram Murti Sharma, aged 74 years son of Shri Sohan Lal Sharma
 Group-C, resident of 42 Model Town, Kapurthala-144601

 8. Sukhdev Singh, aged 70 years son of S. Karta Singh, Group-C,
 resident of H. No. 54 Salempur Musalmana P.O. Randhawa Masandan
 B/S Verka Milk Plant Jalandhar-144008

 9. Sital Singh, aged 77 years son of Sh. Mela Singh, Group-C,
 resident of 37, Tower Enclave Phase I, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar-
 144003

 10. Mela ram, aged 73 years son of Shri Babu Ram, Group-C,
 resident of H. No. 157 New Deep Nagar, Near Bhimji Palace,
 Jalandhar Cantt-144005

 11. Amarjeet Singh, aged 75 years son of Kartar Singh, Group-C,
 resident of H. No. 641, New Model House, Jalandhar-144001
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 12. Surinder Singh Amar, aged 74 years son of Gian Singh, Group-C,
 resident of 41, Tower Enclave Phase I, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar City-
 144003

                                             ........ Applicants

By Advocate: Ms. Sonia G. Singh

                            Versus

 1. Union Of India through secretary (Pension), Department of
 Pension and Pensioners Welfare Lok Nayak Bhgawan, Khan Market,
 New Delhi, 110003

 2. The Secretary, Department of personnal and training Ministry of
 Personal, Pension grievance and pensions, government of India North
 Block, New Delhi-110001

 3. Secretary Department of Telecom, Ministry of communication
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20. Ashoka Road New Delhi-110001

 4. Controller of communication accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle. Plot
 No.2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh-160019

 5. The Chief General Manager BSNL, Punjab Telecom circle/plot No.2
 Himalaya Marg, Sub City Centre, Sector-34 A, Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. The General Manager        Telecom   District   BSNL,   Sector-34,
 Chandigarh 160022.

                                      ........ .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha

101. Original Application No.1443/2024

 1. Kirpal Singh S/o Diwan Singh, aged 72 years, Retired as DGM from
 Olo General Manager CMTS, Chandigarh under Chief General
 Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh R/o Flat no 2662-C, MIG
 Sector 70, Mohali (Retired Group 'A')

 2. Shival Dass S/o Kanwar Bhan, aged 71 years, Retired as AD from
 O/o Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/O
 #53, KSB Society, Model Town, Kharar (Retired Group 'B').

 3. Jatinder Singh S/o Balbir Singh, aged 70 years, Retired as TTA
 from Olo General Manager CMTS, Chandigarh under Chief General
 Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh R/O #157, Sector 10,
 Chogianwala Bagh, Kharar (Retired Group 'C').

 4. Harjinder Singh S/o Harbans Singh Gandhi, aged 71 years, Retired
 as TTA from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh
 under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
 R/O Village: Ropar P.O. #982, Phase 3B2, Mohali (Retired Group 'C').
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5. Naresh Kumar S/o Madan Mohan Gosain, aged 72 years, Retired
as CSS from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh
under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
R/O 1895, Narwano Society, Sector 49B, Chandigarh (Retired Group
'C').

6. Mangal Singh S/o Sham Singh, aged 71years, Retired as TM from
Olo General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o## 2380,
Sector 27C, Chandigarh. (Retired as Group 'C').

7. Paramjit Singh Asht S/o Gurbachan Singh Asht, aged 72 years,
Retired as SDE from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar
under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle. Chandigarh,
R/o## 33 Partap Nagar, B/S of Gurudwara Amritsar. (Retired as
Group 'B').

8. Gopal Krishan Kundi S/o Ram Sarup Kundi, aged 72 years, Retired
as SDE from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Jalandhar under
Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o V-
7/7, Mohallan Passion Sant Nagar, Nurmahal (Punjab). (Retired as
Group 'B').

9. Shishu Paul S/o Mulkh Raj Sharma, aged 73 Years, Retired as JTO
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Jalandhar under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o 637-A,
Gurunanak Pura(East), Jalandhar (Retired as Group 'B').

10. Harmohinder Singh S/o Ajmer Singh, aged 72 years. Retired as
CSS from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle,
Chandigarh, R/o # # 535, Punjabi Mohalla, main Bazar, V&PO Babyal
Distt. Ambala. (Retired as Group 'C').

11. Hari Parkash S/o Shankar Dutt, aged 71 years, Retired as CSS
from Olo Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh,
R/o # 202, BI Bazaar, Ambala Cantt (Retired as Group 'C').

12. Amir Chand S/o Sunder Ram, aged 70 Years, Retired as JTO from
O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #106,
Karanpuri, Ambala Cantt. (Retired as Group 'B').

13. Naval Kishore S/o Manmohan Lal, aged 73 years. Retired as DE
from Oro General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, Rio # 3616,
Tandon Nagar, Main Bazaar, Batala Road, Amritsar (Retired as Group
'A').

14. Amarjit Singh S/o Jaswant Singh, aged 72 Years, Retired as DE
from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar under Chief
General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o # 4475,
Gali No. 3, Kot Bhagat Singh, Sultan wind Road, Amritsar. (Retired as
Group 'A').
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 15. Avtar Singh Azad S/o Mohan Singh, aged 73 Years, Retired as
 SDE from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar under
 Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #33,
 LIC Colony, F-7/170, Kashmie Evenue, Amritsar. (Retired as Group
 'B').

 16. Jia Lal S/o Maroo Ram, aged 70 Years, Retired as SSS from O/o
 General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief General
 Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o # 3244, Sector
 46C, Chandigarh (Retired as Group 'C').

 17. Jagtar Singh S/o Darbara Singh, aged 73 Years, Retired as AGM
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Amritsar under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o 19D/MC
 1267, Gali No. 1, Guru Amar Das Avenue, Ajnala Road Gumtala,
 Amritsar-143008. (Retired as Group 'A').
 18. Narinder Singh S/o Khushal Singh, aged 74 Years, Retired as CTS
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Jalandhar under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #L-
 4/2049, Bazaar No. 5, Gali No. 3, Shaheed Uttam Singh Nagar,
 Amritsar (Retired as Group 'C').

 19. Shri Nagesh S/o Puran Chand, aged 73 Years, Retired as STS
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Pathankot under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o Patel
 Nagar, lane no. 2, Behind Improvement Trust, Pathankot (Retired as
 Group ('A').

                                           .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Mr. Jaswinder Singh, Mr.
Balbir Singh

                              Versus

 1. Department of Telecom through Secretary, Ministry             of
 Communication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

 Email: [email protected]

 2. Union of India through Secretary(Pensions), Department of
 Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG and
 Pensions, A Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New
 Delhi-110001 Email: [email protected]

 3. Union of India through Secretary. Department of Personnel &
 Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Govt. of India,
 North Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]

 4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle,
 Doorsanchar Bhawan, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh(UT)
 PIN-160019, Email [email protected]

 5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot
 No.2, Sanchar Sadan, Sector 34, Chandigarh, PIN-160022.
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                                       ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha



102. Original Application No.1445/2024

 1. Harmesh Kumar (aged 69 years) son of Late Sh. Dhanu Ram,
 Group-C, resident of V& P.O Thandian Tehsil Banga Distt. Shaheed
 Bhagat Singh Nagar-144505

 2. Harshan Lal (aged 70 years) son of Late Sh. Bashamber Dass,
 Group-C, resident of V & P.O Khamachon Banga Distt. Shaheed
 Bhagat Singh Nagar-144505

 3. Joginder Ram(aged 66 years) son of Late Sh. Karma Ram, Group-
 C, resident of Village Lodhipur & P.O Musapur Tehsil Nawan-shahar
 Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144513

 4. Balbir Chand Neelam (aged 73 years) son of Late Sh. Dharam
 Chand, Group-C, resident of Village Mallpur & P.O Mehram Pur Via
 Garcha Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144518

 5. Karma Chand (aged 76 years) son of Late Sh. Diwan Chand,
 Group-C, resident of Village & P.O Chak Kalal Tehsil Banga
 Distt.Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144505

 6. Mohinder Ram (aged 76 years) son of Late Sh. Kirpa Ram, Group-
 C, resident of Village Bhagtupur & P.O Khushalpur Tehsil
 Garhshankar Distt. Hoshiarpur-144519

 7. Joginder Ram Chander (aged 77 years) son of Late Sh. Nama
 Ram, Group-C, resident of Gail No. 17 Nai Abadi Nawan- shahar Distt
 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144514

 8. Pargan Ram (aged 77 years) son of Late Sh. Munshi Ram, Group-
 C, resident of Gali Lakh Datapeer Garh Shankar Road, Nawan Shahr-
 144514

 9. Jagdish Chander (aged 72 years) son of Late Sh. Ram Lok, Group-
 C, resident of Village & P.O Mukand Pur Tehsil Banga Distt. Shaheed
 Bhagat Singh Nagar-144507

 10. Jhalman Singh (aged 75 years) son of Late Sh. Kartar Singh,
 Group-C, resident of Village & P.O Gulpur Tehsil Balachaur Distt.
 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144526

 11. Amarjit Singh (aged 66 years) son of Late Sh. Ram Dass, Group-
 D, resident of Village & P.O Kahma Tehsil Nawan-shahr Distt.
 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144512
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 12. Paras Ram (aged 75 years) son of Late Sh. Nikoo Ram, Group-C,
 resident of Village Neelowal & P.O Rahon Distt. Shaheed Bhagat
 Singh Nagar-144517

 13. Sucha Ram (aged 76 years) son of Late Sh. Gulzari Ram, Group-
 C, resident of Village & P.O Langroya Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh
 Nagar-144516

 14. Dharam Pal (aged 76 years) son of Late Sh. Dass Ram, Group-C,
 resident of Village & P.O Mahilgaila Tehsil Naywan-shahr Distt.
 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144506

 15. Pakhar Ram (aged 69 years) son of Late Sh. Gulzari Ram, Group-
 C, resident of Village & P.O Langroya Distt.Shaheed Bhagat Singh
 Nagar-144506

 16. Ram Lal (aged 70 years) son of Late Sh. Shambu Dutt, Group-C,
 resident of Village & P.O Behbalpur, Tehsil Garhshankar Distt.
 Hoshiarpur-144519

 17. Sansar Chand (aged 71 years) son of Late Sh. Jagat Ram, Group-
 C, resident of H.No.189, ST.No.3A, Shivalik Avenue, Hoshiarpur
 Distt.Hoshiarpur-146001

 18. Nirman Singh Chhina (aged 74 years) son of Late Sh. Gopal
 Singh, Group-C, resident of Mohalla Ghatti Telian Village & P.O Rahon
 Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar-144517

 19. Sawtantar Kumar Verma (aged 77 years) son of Late Sh. Mehar
 Chand, Group-C, resident of H.No.B-6/449, Near Ration Dept, Vikas
 Nagar, Nawanshahr, Punjab-14451410-

 20. Gulbarg Singh (aged 73 years) son of Late Sh. Mehar Singh,
 Group-C, resident of H.No.B-5/623, Street No.2, Guru Angad Nagar
 Chandigarh Road, Nawa-shahr, Nawanshahr, Punjab-144514

                                            .... Applicants

By Advocate: Ms. Sonia G. Singh, Mr. Dinesh Maurya

                            Versus

 1. Union Of India through secretary (Pension), Department of
 Pension and Pensioners Welfare Lok Nayak Bhgawan, Khan Market,
 New Delhi, 110003

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnal and training Ministry of
 Personal, Pension grievance and pensions, government of India North
 Block, New Delhi-110001

 3. Secretary Department of Telecom, Ministry of communication
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20. Ashoka Road New Delhi-110001

 4. Controller of communication accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle. Plot
 No.2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chgandigarh-160019
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 5. The Chief General Manager BSNL, Punjab Telecom circle/plot No.2
 Himalaya Marg, Sub City Centre, Sector-34 A, Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. The General Manager       Telecom    District   BSNL,   Sector-34,
 Chandigarh 160022.
                                        ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

103. Original Application No.1446/2024

 1. Nirmal Lal (aged 74 years) son of Late Sh. Gurdas Ram, Group-C,
 resident of Village Kangniwal PO Hazara District Jalandhar, Punjab-
 144025

 2. Dev Parkash (aged 73 years) son of Late Sh. Mehanga Singh,
 Group-C, resident of H.No.162, Beant Nagar, PO P.A.P Lines,
 Jalandhar, Punjab-144006

 3. Gurdeep Singh (aged 71 years) son of Late Sh. Hari Singh, Group-
 C, resident of H.No.63, Modern Estate near Pinki Tent House Dakoha,
 Jalandhar, Punjab-144005

 4. Santokh Singh Thandhi (aged 72 years) son of Late Sh. Pritam
 Singh Thandhi, Group-C, resident of H.No.1130, Urban Estate PH-2,
 Jalandhar, Punjab-144022

 5. Sukhwinder Singh (aged 69 years) son of Late Sh. Pritam Singh,
 Group-C, resident of H.No.412, Housing board colony, Urban Estate
 Phase-1, Jalandhar, Punjab-144022

 6. Harbans Singh (aged 74 years) son of Late Sh. Dhanna Singh,
 Group-C, resident of Village-Sarhala P.O-Gandhiwala, Distt.
 Hoshiarpur, Punjab-144207

 7. Gurmail Singh (aged 75 years) son of Late Sh. Shri Ram, Group-C,
 resident of House No. B-9-449/16Area /locality/Sector-Santokjpura,
 Jalandhar, Punjab-144004

 8. Gurmeet Singh (aged 73years) son of Late Sh. Hazara Singh,
 Group-C, resident of House No. 40 Datar Nagar, Jalandhar-II,
 Jalandhar, Punjab-144007

 9. Jarnail Singh (aged 72 years) son of Late Sh. Gurdiyal Singh,
 Group-D, resident of House No. 20,New Garden Colony, Kuki Dhab,
 Jalandhar-II,P.O-Jamsher, Distt. Jalandhar, Punjab-1440209

 10. Kuldip Raj Mahajan (aged 72 years) son of Late Sh. Durga Dass,
 Group-C, resident of House No. 245/18,Ward No.18, Nangal Kothi,
 Vodafone Tower, Gurdaspur, Punjab-143521

                                            .... Applicants
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 By Advocate: Ms. Sonia G. Singh

                            Versus

 1. Union Of India through secretary (Pension), Department of
 Pension and Pensioners Welfare Lok Nayak Bhgawan, Khan Market,
 New Delhi, 110003

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnal and training Ministry of
 Personal, Pension grievance and pensions, government of India North
 Block, New Delhi-110001

 3. Secretary Department of Telecom, Ministry of communication
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20. Ashoka Road New Delhi-110001

 4. Controller of communication accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle. Plot
 No.2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh-160019

 5. The Chief General Manager BSNL, Punjab Telecom circle/plot No.2
 Himalaya Marg, Sub City Centre, Sector-34 A, Chandigarh-160022.

 6. The General Manager        Telecom    District   BSNL,   Sector-34,
 Chandigarh 160022.

                                         ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Ms. Neeru Chadha

104. Original Application No.1447/2024

 1. Sarwan Singh (aged 70 years) son of Late Sh. Nikka Singh, Group-
 C, resident of H.No.396, Mohan Vihar Ladhewali Road, St. No.6
 Ramamandi, Jalandhar, Punjab-144007

 2. Brahma Dutt Sharma (aged 76 years) son of Late Sh. Vigian
 Bhushan Sharma, Group-C, resident of Flat No.68, Palli Hills,
 Salempur Musal Mana, Jalandhar Punjab-144008

 3. Surinder Kumar Ralhan (aged 74 years) son of Late Sh. Roop Lal
 Ralhan, Group-C, resident of H.No.35, Guru Nanak Nagar Street
 No.1, Near Model Town Jalandhar Punjab-144003

 4. Jagdish Lal (aged 70 years) son of Late Sh. Man Chand, Group-C,
 resident of Makan No.56/11/1, Pritampura Colony, Kartarpur,
 Jalandhar Punjab-144801

 5. Balvir Singh (aged 70 years) son of Late Sh. Sain Dass, Group-C,
 resident of H.No.212-B Dilbag Nagar Basti Guyan, Jalandhar Punjab-
 144002

 6. Balbir Kumar (aged 77 years) son of Late Sh. Amar Nath, Group-
 D, resident of H.No.151, Beant Nagar, PO P.A.P Lines, Jalandhar
 Punjab-144006
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 7. Balbir Singh (aged 70 years) son of Late Sh. Siri Singh, Group-C,
 resident of H.No.17-A, Near School Ground, Gali No.3, Kangniwal,
 Jalandhar Punjab-144025

 8. Parkash Chand Sharma (aged 72 years) son of Late Sh. Rasila
 Ram, Group-C, resident of H.No.318-A, Street No.7 Avtar Nagar,
 Jalandhar Punjab-144003

 9. Satnam Singh Sekhon (aged 79 years) son of Late Sh. Kartar
 Singh, Group-C, resident of Village Tandi, Jalandhar Punjab-144201

 10. Atma Ram (aged 75 years) son of Late Sh. Ruldu Ram, Group-C,
 resident of Village Nangal Karar Khan, PO: Kukar Pind, Dist.
 Jalandhar Punjab-1440249-

 11. Manohar Singh (aged 75 years) son of Late Sh. Marigal Singh,
 Group-C, resident of H.No.88, Near Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Village
 Wariana Part No.1, Wariana, Nagra, Jalandhar Punjab-144013

 12. Harmesh Kumar Rajput (aged 75 years) son of Late Sh. Dina
 Nath Rajput, Group-C, resident of H.No.173, Ambedkar Nagar,
 Jalandhar Punjab-144002

 13. Veena Chodha (aged 72 years) husband of Late Sh. Ranbir
 Kumar Chodha, Group-C, resident of H.No.209, Master Tara Singh
 Nagar, Jalandhar Punjab-144001

                                                .... Applicants

By Advocate: Ms. Sonia G. Singh, Mr. Dinesh Maurya

                            Versus

 1. Union Of India through secretary (Pension), Department of
 Pension and Pensioners Welfare Lok Nayak Bhgawan, Khan Market,
 New Delhi, 110003

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnal and training Ministry of
 Personal, Pension grievance and pensions, government of India North
 Block, New Delhi-110001

 3. Secretary Department of Telecom, Ministry of communication
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20. Ashoka Road New Delhi-110001

 4. Controller of communication accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle. Plot
 No.2-C, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh-160019

 5. The Chief General Manager BSNL, Punjab Telecom circle/plot No.2
 Himalaya Marg, Sub City Centre, Sector-34 A, Chandigarh, 160022.

 6. The General Manager        Telecom    District   BSNL,   Sector-34,
 Chandigarh 160022.
                                         ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Ms. Neeru Chadha
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105. Original Application No.1494/2024

 1. Jetha Nand Mehndiratta S/o Fateh Chand, aged 73 years R/o 23,
 Nasib Bagh, Babyal, Ambala, Haryana-133005. (Aadhaar no.9775-
 2055-4615 & Mob. No.94 16441540)

 2. Vinod Kapoor S/o Late Madan Mohan Kapoor, aged 70 years
 Retired as BCR. PA from O/o Sr. Supdt. Post Offices District, Ambala
 Rio HNo-64, Tagore garden. Naraingarh Road, Ambala city DIST:
 Ambala, Haryana-134007.(Aadhaar no.3456-6453-2925 & Mob.
 No.9896017975)

 3. Puran Lal Manocha S/o Hazari Lal Manocha, aged 72 years Retired
 as Postmaster HSG II from O/o Sr. Supdt. Post Offices District,
 Ambala Rio 24, New Vijay Nagar, Ambala City, Haryana-134003.
 (Aadhaar no.5201-3129-6768 & Mob. No.9541830862)

 4. Harish Kumar S/o Kala Singh, aged 72 years, Retired as
 Superviser fram Olo Supdt SB CO District Yamuna Nagar, R/o House
 No 39/4, Rajinder Nagar, Babyal, Ambala, Haryana-133005.
 (Aadhaar no.2071-3784-3851 & Mob. No.9416145545)

 5. Ved Parkash Sharma S/o Late Om Parkash Sharma, aged 73
 years,, Retired as Postal Assistant, from O/o Sr. Supdt. Post Offices
 District, Ambala H.No-1116/4, Mohinder Nagar, Ambala City, Ambala,
 Haryana-134003.      (Aadhaar      no.9901-8000-5519      &     Mob.
 No.9896478996)

 6. Rajinder Nath Yadav S/o Bhola Nath Yadav, aged 73 years, Retired
 as Postal Assistant, from O/o Sr. Supdt. Post Offices District, Ambala
 R/o 3672/5, timber market, ambala cantt, Ambala, Haryana-133001.
 (Aadhaar no.3062-2539-8563 & Mob. No.9416852866)

 7. Krishan Kumar Sharma S/o Jia Lal Sharma, aged 71 years Retired
 as Postmaster HSG II from O/o Sr. Supdt. Post Offices District,
 Ambala R/o 490-b, Sham Nagar, Babyal, Ambala Cantt, PO: Ambala
 G.P, DIST: Ambala, Haryana, 133001.(Aadhaar no.8190-9729-1553
 & Mob. No. 9416462664)

 8. Harbans Singh S/o Sarup Singh, aged 73 years, Retired as JTO
 from O/o GMTD BSNL Ambala Cantt R/o 21, Sham Nagar, Near
 Gurudware, Ambala, Babyal, Haryana, 133005, R/o 490-b, Sham
 Nagar, Babyal, Ambala Cantt, PO:Ambala G.P.DIST Ambala, Haryana,
 133001. (Aadhaar no.7055-0187-2853 & Mob. No. 9416041606)



                                                       .... Applicants

By Advocate: Mr. Charitr Kadyan

                             Versus
         96-   O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters



 1 Union of India through Secretary (Pension), Department of Pension
 & Pensioners' Welfare, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-
 110003. Email: [email protected]

 2. The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of
 Personnel, Pension Grievance and Pensions, Government of India
 North Block, New Delhi -110001. Email: secy [email protected]

 3. Accountant General (A&E), Haryana, Sector 33B Chandigarh.

 4. Secretary (Posts), Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001. Email:
 [email protected]

 5. Secretary, Department of Telecom, Ministry of Communication,
 Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi. Email: secy-
 [email protected]

 6. Controller of Communication Accounts, Haryana Telecom Circle
 Lawrence Road Doorsanchar Bhawan Ambala Cantt-133001.

 7. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Haryana Telecom Circle 107,
 The Mall Road, Ambala Cantt-133001.

 8. Chief Post Master General, Haryana Circle 107, The Mall Road,
 Ambala Cantt-133001.
                                      ... .Respondents

By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC
             Mr.K.K. Thakur
             Mr. Barjesh Mittal

106. Original Application No.1524/2024

 1. Roshan Lal Moudgil S/o Dhani Ram, aged 70 years, Retired as STM
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh R/o #2329,
 Telehos Society, Sector 50, Chandigarh (Retired Group 'C')

 2. Harjinder Kaur D/o Harnek Singh, aged 71 years, Retired as SSS
 from O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh R/o #378,
 Phase-6, Mohali (Retired Group 'C').

 3. Parkash Chander S/o Bishambar Nath, aged 72 years, Retired as
 Lorry Driver O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh
 under Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh R/o
 #31, Sector 19D, Chandigarh (Retired Group 'C').

 4. Prem Chand S/o Mehla Ram, aged 73 years, Retired as TM from
 O/o General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief
 General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #2461,
 Telehos Society, Sector 50, Chandigarh (Retired Group 'C').

 5. Kanshi Ram S/o Rulia Ram, aged 74 years, Retired as DE from O/o
 General Manager Telecom District, Chandigarh under Chief General
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     Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh, R/o #2311, Phase-10,
     Sector 64, Mohali (Retired Group 'A').

     6. R. Rama Chandran S/o M. Rakkappan, aged 71 years, Retired as
     DGM from O/o Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle,
     Chandigarh, Rio H.No.90, Skynet Enclave, Zirakpur, Pin-140603
     (Retired as Group 'A').

                                                         .... Applicants

 By Advocate: Mr. Sukhwinder Singh , Mr. Jaswinder Singh,

                    Mr. Balbir Singh

                                   Versus

     1. Department of Telecom through Secretary, Ministry                     of
     Communication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

     2. Union of India through Secretary(Pensions), Department of
     Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG and
     Pensions, A Wing, 3rd Floor, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New
     Delhi-110001

     3. Union of India through Secretary, Department of Personnel &
     Training, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Govt. of India,
     North Block, New Delhi-110001. Email: [email protected]

     4. Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle,
     Doorsanchar Bhawan, Madhya Marg, Sector 27A, Chandigarh (UT)
     PIN-160019, Email [email protected]

     5. The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Punjab Telecom Circle, Plot
     No.2, Sanchar Sadan, Sector 34, Chandigarh, PIN-160022.


                                                 ... .Respondents

 By Advocate: Mr. Sanjay Goyal, Sr. CGSC, Mr. Anish Babbar

                                  O R D E R (Oral)

Per: SURESH KUMAR BATRA MEMBER (J):-

1. The applicants herein are retired employees of different departments under Union of India, who got a lump sum amount as commuted value of a part of their pension, as per CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981. Since the issue raised by the applicants, the grounds and the relief claimed are identical in these OAs, therefore, 98- O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters these 106 Original Applications are taken up together for hearing and adjudication, on the request of learned counsel for the parties.

2. The challenge raised by the applicants herein is to Rule 10-A of the CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 (Annexure A-1) which provides for restoration of commuted portion of pension after a period of 15 years. They have also prayed for quashing the action of the respondents in recovering commuted value of pension in 15 years, which stood recovered in full in 10 years and 08 months.

3. As per the provisions of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981, the Government servants, who have retired from service under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 can commute a portion not exceeding 40% of their monthly pension. The commuted portion of pension shall get restored after fifteen years from the month following the month of payment of Commuted Value of Pension. The grievance of the applicants is that the entire amount of commuted value of pension paid to a retiree along with interest stands recovered within 10 years and 08 months, but the Government deduct the instalments of commuted value of pension in equal 180 installments i.e. 15 years, which is not justified.

4. In support of their claim, the applicants relied upon the recommendation of the 5th CPC report, that the restoration of pension should be after 12 years instead of 15 years, which was noticed by the Hon'ble Kerala High Court in the case of Central Government Pensioners Association Vs. Union of India, 2008 (19) SCT 6188.

5. The respondents filed written statement contesting the claim of the applicants. It has been stated that the similar issue has been dealt with by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of "Common Cause" A registered Society And Others Vs. Union of India, (1987) 1 SCC 99- O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters 142, and by the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Forum of Retired IPS Officers Vs. Union of India and Another (Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1222/2015 decided on 17.01.2019 and by the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court in a bunch matter with leading case titled Shila Devi and Others Vs. State of Punjab and Others (CWP No. 9426 of 2023 and connected matters decided on 27.11.2024). It has been prayed that in view of the aforesaid judgments the claim of the applicants deserves to be dismissed.

6. We have gone through the pleadings, perused the material available on record and considered the submissions of learned counsel for both sides.

7. We have also perused the judgments relied upon by the respondents. In Shila Devi's case (supra), the petitioners are retired employees of State of Punjab, who opted for commutation of their pension in terms of applicable provisions of Chapter 11 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules, Volume-II and they challenged sub rule (2) of Rule 11.1 of PCS Rules, which is para materia to the Rule 10-A of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 (under challenge in the instant case) and provides that the portion of pension commuted by a pensioner shall be restored after completion of a period of 15 years from the actual date of commutation. The Hon'ble High Court dismissed the bunch of 808 Writ Petitions vide order dated 27.11.2024 in Shila Devi's case (supra) after holding that "Having availed of a benefit which is clearly voluntary in nature, it is not open to the petitioners to raise the grievances as noted above, at this stage, to seek a variation in the terms and conditions accepted by them with open eyes. The relevant paras of the judgment are extracted hereunder:-

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27. "It is a matter of record that all the petitioners before us are retired employees who have admittedly availed of the benefit of commutation of pension. Admittedly, pension of some of the employees also stands restored. All the petitioners were in service at the time of issuance of notification dated 21.07.1998. They never raised any objection to the stipulated period of 15 years for restoration of pension. Having availed of a benefit which is clearly voluntary in nature, it is not open to the petitioners to raise the grievances as noted above, at this stage, to seek a variation in the terms and conditions accepted by them with open eyes. They are not entitled to seek recovery of the amount so deposited by them in accordance with the accepted terms and conditions.

28. In this factual matrix, the argument that it is a continuing cause of action as it pertains to pension, is clearly unacceptable. There is no question of any direction to the State to restore pension on expiry of 11.5 years or 12 years as prayed for or to refund the amount so recovered. It is necessarily for the State to take a considered decision thereon after delving into the complex questions and underlying parameters which would be involved for assessment of the issues. Admittedly, matters related to commutation of pension are complex affairs involving vexed issues traversing diverse field which calls for application of specialized expertise. It is a settled position that in such matters the Court would venture only in case of manifest and apparent arbitrariness. Learned counsel for petitioners were unable to point out any material on record to indicate that the formula adopted is per se and ex facie irrational or arbitrary which calls for interference by this Court.

29. At this stage, we take note of the specific stand of the State as projected before us that it would be ready to examine the scheme/period of commutation while taking into consideration changes, if any, in underlying parameters and that an Expert Committee would be constituted in this respect which would be assisted by Recognized Expert Agency or Institution(s) which possess requisite knowledge and competence in assessing such 101- O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters matters. In this process the Committee would also invite and consider submission and representations in the matter from Associations of pensioners in the State.

30. Keeping in view the fair stand on the part of the State, we do not find any ground for issuance of any particular direction in this regard except to observe that in terms of the stand as projected before us, it is expected that necessary steps in this regard would be taken expeditiously by the State.

31. Keeping in view facts and circumstances as narrated and discussed in foregoing paras, all the 808 writ petitions are dismissed with no order as to cost. It is clarified that the State is entitled to effect recoveries which were stayed by way of interim orders in the writ petitions. Such recovery however be made in a staggered manner to obviate any hardship to the pensioners." (Emphasis supplied)

8. Further, the Hon'ble High Court disposed of the case of Surender Singh Jakhar and Others (CWP No. 24145 of 2024) vide order dated 04.12.2024 wherein the petitioners are retired employees of Union of India, in terms of Shila Devi's case (supra) with the only modification that wherever in paragraphs 29 and 30 of the judgment in Shila Devi's case (supra) the reference is to the State of Punjab, the same be read as Union of India.

9. The applicants herein are also the retired employees from various departments under the umbrella of Union of India who voluntarily opted to commute a part of their pension as per the terms, as provided in Rule 10-A of the CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules 1981. It was not binding or mandatory for them to opt for commutation of pension. The Commutation of Pension is a kind of offer to the retired employees to get the lump sum amount in lieu of maximum of 40% of pension as per the terms mentioned in Rule 10 of CCS (Commutation of 102- O.A. No. 743/2024 and connected matters Pension) Rules 1981. It is totally the voluntary decision of the employees to accept or not the offer. But, once they accepted the offer and received the lump sum amount under specific terms, they cannot, at a later stage, raise a voice against those terms calling it arbitrary and illegal. Having accepted such offer, a binding contract comes into existence between the employee and the employer as per which the original pension is to be restored after 15 years. Once the applicant have acquiesced to the policy and accepted the offer, their subsequent attempt to resile or seek change in its computation would not be permissible.

10. There is ad idem between the parties that the issue is no longer res integra and has been set at rest by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana in Shila Devi's case (supra) and Surender Singh Jakhar's case (supra).

11. The Original Applications are disposed of in terms of aforementioned judgment of the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana in Shila Devi's case (supra) and order in Surender Singh Jakhar's case (supra). Pending MAs, if any, shall stand disposed of accordingly. No costs.

(RASHMI SAXENA SAHNI)                            (SURESH KUMAR BATRA)
   MEMBER (A)                                        MEMBER (J)


Dated: 11.03.2025

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