Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 14: The Government of India has granted a notional increment to Central Government employees who retired on June 30 or December 31.
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This move is specifically aimed at recalculating pensionary benefits for these retirees.
The decision follows a series of legal rulings, with a significant judgment from the High Court of Madras and subsequent orders from the Supreme Court.
These rulings set the precedent for awarding an increment to retired employees based on their service record and conduct.
According to the memorandum, the notional increment will impact only pension calculations, without affecting other pensionary benefits.
The legal framework for this increment is based on the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules and Fundamental Rules that govern pay and increments for Government employees.
To be eligible for this benefit, employees must have rendered satisfactory service and maintained good conduct up to their retirement.
The Supreme Court’s rulings have reinforced the entitlement to this increment, prompting the Government to issue instructions to comply with court directives.
However, the instructions are provisional, pending a review petition before the Supreme Court.
The memorandum also clarifies that the implementation of the notional increment follows interim orders designed to avoid further legal disputes and confusion.
Government departments and agencies have been directed to ensure compliance with these instructions.
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