OROP Arrears Court Case Progress Order of 27 Feb 2023

OROP Arrears Court Case Progress Order of 27 Feb 2023

The Case of OROP arrears was heard on 27 Feb 2023   with positive outcome for Pensioners

the Appex Court came down heavily on the Ministry of Defence over its order of 20 January 2023 regarding the payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) in installments

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud took exception to the letter issued by the secretary in the ministry and directed him to file a personal affidavit explaining his position

""we are going to take action against him for that January 20 communication. Either withdraw it, or we are going to issue a contempt notice to the Ministry of Defense" -- Judges said

Last month, the government has moved the SC seeking extension of time till March 15, 2023, for payment of arrears  

मुख्य न्यायाधीश डी वाई चंद्रचूड़ की अध्यक्षता वाली पीठ ने मंत्रालय में सचिव द्वारा जारी पत्र पर आपत्ति जताई

The apex court posted the matter after Holi vacation