18-Jul-2026

17-Jul-2026

Brief of the meeting of Applicant Associations with Retired Hon. Justice J.K.Maheswari who retired as Justice of Hon. Supreme Court on 26th June, 26. The meeting at his Residence with his legal team lasted for about two hours from 1700 to 1900 hrs. Our Counsel MS Gauri Puri briefed him throroughly.
Challenge to the High Court judgment dated 01.07.2026.
This note records the key points of the legal opinion and advice received during the consultation held with Justice (Retd.) J.K. Maheshwari on 17.07.2026. In the course of the consultation, Justice Maheshwari examined the judgment of the High Court, the applicable Government Office Memorandums ("OMs") and connected documents, and Rule 37A of the CCS (Pension) Rules, and advised on the legal issues and grounds that may be raised.
1. Scope and Meaning of "Pension" It must be examined whether the expression "pension" includes revision of pension, and whether the High Court, while deciding the matter, has specifically analysed the meaning and scope of the word "pension". The distinction between pension as a recurring entitlement and the revision of pension pursuant to Government orders requires careful examination, as the correctness of the judgment may turn on whether this distinction was properly addressed._
2. Rule 37A(8) as the Source of Entitlement Reliance should be placed on Rule 37A(8) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, particularly the language providing that an employee is entitled to receive benefits for the service rendered under the Central Government "in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government." This provision is to be read in conjunction with the relevant Government Memorandums and orders governing pension and pension revision, as together they constitute the source of the pensioners' entitlement.
3. Entitlement Distinct from the Financial Capacity of the PSU The central issue in the matter is one of legal entitlement, and not the financial capacity, profitability, or financial position of the concerned PSU. That a PSU may not be profitable, or may face financial constraints, cannot by itself determine whether a pensioner is legally entitled to pension revision, where such entitlement flows from the applicable statutory provisions and Government orders. Profitability and entitlement are distinct issues and must not be conflated.
4. Independent Interpretation of Each Government Memorandum Each relevant Government Memorandum should be presented with a clear and independent interpretation covering: (i) its purpose; (ii) the issue it sought to address; (iii) the precise benefit or consequence it introduced; and (iv) its limited scope and extent the legal effect of each OM must be individually analysed and clearly explained.
5. Negative Implication Drawn by the High Court None of the relevant Government Memorandums expressly curtails or takes away the pensioners' entitlement to pension revision. In the absence of any such express restriction, the OMs should not be interpreted as having a negative implication so as to deny or exclude the entitlement to pension revision.
6. Conclusion The case should be structured around: the nature and source of the pensioners' entitlement, the effect of Rule 37A(8),the cumulative effect of the relevant Government orders and Oms, and the distinction between entitlement and grant of 7th CPC. The meeting was attended by representations of all associations before the High Court in all 3 writ petitions.

17-Jul-2026

MoH and FW OM on Integration of CGHS online system with Bhavishya portal for Retiring Goverment Employees:
All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the above facility to the notice of retiring Government employees under their administrative control so as to facilitate maximum utilization of the integrated digital platform.
View MoH & FW OM Copy

17-Jul-2026

Positive Judgment of Hon. Telengana High Court, upholds Writ Petition (No.19498 of 2026) under Article 226 against the Principal Commissioner Income Tax.
This is a highly significant and favorable judgment for BSNL VRS-2019 retirees seeking tax refunds on ex-gratia compensation.
The Hon.High Court has forcefully backed the taxpayers, emphasizing that the Income Tax Department must adopt a pragmatic, non-rigid approach when dealing with genuine hardships faced by senior citizens.
View Judgement copy of Hon HC of Telangana on IT on Exgratia received by BSNL 2019 VRS retirees

16-Jul-2026

Comrades We are all aware that nearly 25% of pensioners are suffering from type 2 Diabetes. Latest drugs like GLP 1 Inhibitors and Ryzodeg are the latest treatments for those whose blood sugar levels go very high and can't be controlled by traditional drugs.
GS SNPWA got complaints from an incredibly high number of beneficiaries suffering from Chrobic Type 2 Diabetics that these drugs are not being approved by WCs.
Consequently, yesterday, an email of CGHS HQ dated 05-04-2022 was shared by beneficiaries on the basis of which these drugs are being rejected by a large number of WCs.
However, we are extremely grateful to Respected Madam AD(MSD)/ Delhi and othet very senior officers of CGHS dealing with policy issues for giving immediate response mentioni g that the E Mail of 2022 is already reviewed and fresh policy has been formulated and approved which is likely to be issued very shortly.
We are grateful to all these senior officers for their huge concern for Beneficiaries by way of their spontaneous last night response, demonstrating their incredible concern for Beneficiaries. Our profound and deepest gratitude to all of them.
Besides, we understand that almost all WCs, except a good number, are already issuing Rhzodeg Insulin to the beneficiaries.
It becomes the responsibility of CSs and CHQ office bearers to ensure that no beneficiary suffering from fatal Chronic Type 2 Diabetes is denied issuing of Rhzodeg Insulin and oral GLP I Receptors which are already being issued. Non administration of these drugs to Chronic Type 2 Diabetics with uncontrollable blood glucose levels is definitely life threatening, and this association can not be silent spectators towards all this.
Thus CHQ office bearers/ CSs and Activists of the Association throughout the country must be on their toes and monitor issuing of these drugs to affected Beneficiaries. We all need to be highly proactive in this regard. This should be treated on the highest priority.