Set your house in order: SC raps defence ministry over payment of arrears of OROP in installments
1 year, 9 months ago

Set your house in order: SC raps defence ministry over payment of arrears of OROP in installments

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Ministry of Defence over the delay in payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension to eligible pensioners of the armed forces and sought an explanation from the secretary concerned for issuing a communication extending the timeline for payments fixed by the court. On January 9, the top court granted time till March 15 to the Centre for payment of total arrears of OROP. "We direct the secretary concerned in Defence Ministry to file a personal affidavit explaining circumstances in which such unilateral decision to extend the time for payment was made inspite of clear direction of this court," the top court said in its order. The government had moved the top court in December 2022, seeking an extension of time till March 15, 2023 for the payment of arrears of OROP scheme to all eligible pensioners of the armed forces.

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Your position is precarious: HC raps MCD over pension arrears payment
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Your position is precarious: HC raps MCD over pension arrears payment

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday reprimanded Municipal Corporation of Delhi for its failure to pay arrears to its all employees and pensioners in accordance with the 7th pay commission, and said the civic authority was “incompetent to the core” and incapable of functioning. The court made these remarks after it was informed by petitioners that MCD was yet to …

SC Directs Centre to Clear All OROP Arrears by Next Year, Says Averse to 'Sealed Cover' Practice
1 year, 9 months ago

SC Directs Centre to Clear All OROP Arrears by Next Year, Says Averse to 'Sealed Cover' Practice

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to clear all One Rank One Pension arrears totalling Rs 28,000 crore for ex-servicemen by February 28 next year, saying the government is duty-bound to comply with its 2022 judgement on the matter. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the financial difficulties pointed out by the …

SC refuses to accept Centre’s sealed cover note over OROP arrears
1 year, 9 months ago

SC refuses to accept Centre’s sealed cover note over OROP arrears

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept the Centre's sealed cover note about its views on the payment of One Rank One Pension arrears to ex-service personnel. “We need to put an end to this sealed cover practice in the Supreme Court. The top court, on March 13, came down heavily on the government for "unilaterally" deciding to pay …

Pay arrears to pensioners, gallantry winners; SC gives deadline to Centre
1 year, 9 months ago

Pay arrears to pensioners, gallantry winners; SC gives deadline to Centre

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to pay arrears to eligible family pensioners and gallantry winners of armed forces. Six lakh family pensioners and gallantry award winners will be paid OROP dues by April 30, SC added. As per estimates, six lakh family pensioners and gallantry award winners will be paid. The Supreme Court, on March 20, refused to …

Supreme Court directs Centre to clear all OROP arrears by Feb 28 next year
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court directs Centre to clear all OROP arrears by Feb 28 next year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to clear all One Rank One Pension arrears totalling Rs 28,000 crore for ex-servicemen by February 28 next year, saying the government is duty-bound to comply with its 2022 judgement on the matter. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the financial difficulties pointed out …

Supreme Court directs Defence Ministry to file note on arrears due under One Rank One Pension scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court directs Defence Ministry to file note on arrears due under One Rank One Pension scheme

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of Defence to file a three-page note specifying the exact quantum of arrears due to be paid under the One Rank One Pension scheme, while noting that it is “sad” that four lakh retired defence personnel have already died waiting for their pension. “You seem to have enough money for other things, …

‘Ex-Army Personnel Must Get Paid’: SC Expresses Concerns Over Pension Dues Under OROP Scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Ex-Army Personnel Must Get Paid’: SC Expresses Concerns Over Pension Dues Under OROP Scheme

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concerns over non-payment of pensions to personnel from the armed forces. The Supreme Court said the Ministry of Defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing communication on payment of One Rank-One Pension arrears in four installments. The top court asked the Defence Ministry to withdraw its January 20 communication in connection …

Govt to clear OROP arrears to ex-servicemen in single installment by March 15 after SC rap
1 year, 9 months ago

Govt to clear OROP arrears to ex-servicemen in single installment by March 15 after SC rap

India TV News  

After Supreme Court's rap to defence ministry over delayed OROP payments, the government has instructed Controller General Defence Accounts to release all the pending OROP arrears in one single installement to the ex-servicemen by March 15. The ministry had earlier decided to clear pending arrears of OROP to eligible pensioners in four yearly installments which was challenged by a group …

SC raps Defense Ministry over OROP arrears payment issue to eligible pensioners
1 year, 9 months ago

SC raps Defense Ministry over OROP arrears payment issue to eligible pensioners

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India rebuked the Centre on Monday over delays in payment of arrears under One Rank-One Pension to all eligible pensioners. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud had urged the Defence Ministry to ‘get its house in order’ and warned that a contempt notice could be issued in case things were not resolved. The apex …

Supreme Court pulls up Defence Ministry over delay in payment of OROP scheme arrears
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court pulls up Defence Ministry over delay in payment of OROP scheme arrears

India Today  

Coming down heavily on the Ministry of Defence over its January 20 communication regarding payment of arrears of the One Rank One Pension scheme in installments to pensioners of the armed forces, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Secretary to the pension scheme of the Ministry of Defence to file a personal affidavit explaining the position. READ | Supreme …

SC grants Centre time till March 15 for payment of OROP arrears to armed forces
1 year, 11 months ago

SC grants Centre time till March 15 for payment of OROP arrears to armed forces

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the Centre time till March 15 for payment of arrears under One Rank-One Pension to all eligible pensioners of the armed forces. The apex court also granted ex-servicemen association the liberty to file an application if they were aggrieved by any action of Centre with regards to the payment of OROP arrears. In March …

OROP : Supreme Court Directs Centre To Disburse Arrears Under 'One Rank One Pension' Scheme By March 15, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

OROP : Supreme Court Directs Centre To Disburse Arrears Under 'One Rank One Pension' Scheme By March 15, 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha on Monday asked the Central Government to comply with its earlier order to disburse the arrears to eligible pensioners of the armed forces by 15th March 2023. Thereafter, in its judgment dated 16.03.2022, the Apex Court had directed Centre to compute and disburse the arrears within 3 months. …

Centre moves Supreme Court for 3 more months extension to clear OROP arrears
2 years ago

Centre moves Supreme Court for 3 more months extension to clear OROP arrears

Live Mint  

Seeking extension of time till March 15, 2023 for payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension scheme to all eligible pensioners of the armed forces, the central government on 15 December moved the Supreme Court. This is for the second time the government has sought extension to pay the arrears after it had first moved the top court in June …

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