Punjab Haryana High Court final order CWP No2490 of2024

The Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the issue of pension commutation restoration in the case of Ram Saroop Jindal v. State of Punjab and Others, registered as Civil Writ Petition (CWP) No. 2490 of 2024. The judgment was delivered on February 9, 2024. In this case, the court directed the State of Punjab to cease deductions related to the commuted portion of the pension after a period of 12 years from the date of commutation. This decision was based on the interpretation of relevant pension regulations and aimed to prevent undue financial burden on pensioners beyond the specified period.

Subsequent cases have referenced this judgment, reinforcing its applicability. For instance, in Om Prakash Aneja v. State of Punjab and Others (CWP No. 8222 of 2024, decided on April 15, 2024), the court applied the same principle. Similarly, in Shila Devi v. State of Punjab and Others (CWP No. 9426 of 2023, decided on May 3, 2023), and Dr. Kumud Ghai v. State of Punjab and Others (CWP No. 13770 of 2024, decided on May 31, 2024), the court upheld the directive to restore the commuted portion of the pension after 12 years.

These judgments collectively establish a precedent within the jurisdiction of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, ensuring that pensioners are entitled to the restoration of their full pension benefits after a 12-year period following commutation. This aligns with the principles of equity and aims to alleviate prolonged financial deductions from retirees' pensions.