Employees Cannot Be Denied Pensionary Benefits Due To Administrative Delays, Not Attributable To Them: Madras High Court

In a significant legal battle concerning pension entitlements, the Madras High Court heard Writ Petition No.1006 of 2019, which addressed the plight of S. Achuthan versus the Government of Tamil Nadu and others. The case revolved around the application of pension rules and the date of service for an employee appointed prior to a pension scheme amendment. Background: S. Achuthan, a Maths Teacher, was appointed through direct recruitment by the…