JAMMU, May 8 -- In a resolute stance against delays in compliance with judicial orders, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu, presided over by Members Parshant Kumar and MA Latifi, issued a stern warning emphasizing the non-negotiable nature of judicial directives.
The tribunal's attention was drawn to a contempt petition stemming from a judgment dated 08.05.2023, wherein the Division Bench had directed the release of pension and pensionary benefits to a retired employee within three months. Despite repeated orders, the respondents had failed to fulfill their obligations, necessitating the contempt petition.
CAT's observation underscored the fundamental right of every employee to receive their pension, which is enshrined as a c...