Rajasthan High Court Suggests Expert Committee to Review 14-Year Pension Restoration Period
Rajasthan High Court Suggests Expert Committee to Review 14-Year Pension Restoration Period By Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Rajasthan High Court, in a recent judgment, addressed a significant issue concerning the 14-year pension restoration period under Rule 29 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1996 . The case was brought forward by retired government employees and pensioners who challenged the existing provision, arguing that it causes financial hardship and is inconsistent with the recommendations of the Fifth Pay Commission and judicial precedents, including the landmark case of Common Cause v. Union of India (1987) . The petitioners contended that the 14-year period for restoring full pension after commutation is arbitrary and unjust, particularly for retired employees who rely heavily on their pension for sustenance. They emphasized that the current provision does not align with the principles of fairness and...