Pension case pending for 20 years
Pension case pending for 20 years, now govt to pay ₹25,000 crore with huge arrears
Anthony Lane
A 20-year-old pension dispute has forced the government to confront a potential liability of ₹25,000 crore in arrears. Stemming from a 2008 memorandum that created inequities between pre-2006 and post-2006 retirees, the Delhi High Court ruled for retroactive adjustments from January 1, 2006. This ruling not only aims to rectify decades of underpayment but also underscores the need for comprehensive pension reforms in India.
