The Supreme Court declined to hear ex-servicemen’s challenge against pay-fixation rules, calling it a matter for authorities. Veterans can now approach the Central Administrative Tribunal if dissatisfied with the decision.
The Supreme Court questioned whether disabled cadets boarded out during training should be classified as ex-servicemen for reservation benefits. The bench highlighted their young age and need for employment, seeking the Centre’s response on extending government and semi-government job reservations.
The Supreme Court ruled that disability pension is a vested legal right and not an ex gratia payment dependent on government mercy. Dismissing the Centre’s appeal, the Court held that denying due arrears violates Article 300A and amounts to deprivation of property.
