CAT Patna Bench (Circuit Bench at Ranchi) Order – OA No. 051/01008/2024.
Summary of CAT Patna Bench (Circuit Bench at Ranchi) Order – OA No. 051/01008/2024 (28.03.2025) – The Central Administrative Tribunal, Patna Bench (Circuit Bench at Ranchi), in OA No. 051/01008/2024 – M. Prabhakar Rao @ Mangalampalli Prabhakar Rao vs. Union of India & Others, has reaffirmed the relief relating to notional increment for pensionary benefits.
Taking note of the Hon’ble Supreme Court orders dated 06.09.2024 and 20.02.2025, the Tribunal observed that the issue of notional increment stands substantially settled. It accordingly directed the Railway authorities to examine the claim of each applicant individually and pass a reasoned and speaking order.
Key Direction: The respondents shall dispose of each case within 90 days from the date of receipt of the order.
This order is significant for similarly placed retired employees seeking the benefit of one notional increment for pension fixation. Pensioners with comparable grievances may rely on this judgment while pursuing relief before the competent authorities.
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