Summary of CAT Ahmedabad Judgment dated 31.01.2024 in OA No. 501/2017 with MA No. 184/2019 Case Details: Applicant: Shri Ishwarbhai Panchal Respondents: Union of India, BSNL, and others Coram: Hon’ble Dr. A.K. Dubey (Member A) and Hon’ble Sh. Umesh Gajankush (Member J) Reliefs Sought by the Applicant: Quashing of orders reducing his pay and effecting recovery from his retiral dues. Refund of the recovered amount from his leave encashment. Correct fixation of his pension as per the last pay drawn. Declaration that the reduction of his pay and pension was illegal and unconstitutional. Restoration of his pay position and refund of Rs. 1,14,082/- with interest. Key Points from the Judgment: Background: The applicant's pay was reduced retrospectively from Rs. 5450 to Rs. 5300 w.e.f. 01.08.1999. His retiral dues were reduced, and a recovery of Rs. 1,14,082/- was made without prior notice. The applicant filed representations against these actions, which were not addressed satisfactoril...