Husband died in 2006, widow got PF and gratuity; why HC rejected pension claim
The Delhi High Court has rejected a widow's claim for a family pension from the Bank of Maharashtra. The court ruled that the applicant failed to meet the specific procedural deadlines and eligibility requirements set forth in the bank's 2010 pension scheme circular.
Why it matters
This case highlights the importance of strict adherence to administrative deadlines and circular guidelines in legal disputes involving employee benefits and pension claims.
Her husband passed away in 2006 and she was not eligible for family pension. However, the bank her husband worked at opened a one-time pension eligibility window some years later which the widow applied for after the last date. A Delhi High Court has now rejected the widow’s pension claim. Here’s what the case is about:Mr Ramesh Chand had been working with Bank of Maharashtra since March 1, 1985, and he died on February 12, 2006 when he was still in service. He was survived by his wife, Savitri Devi, and a son. Chand was covered under the contributory provident fund regime at the time of his death.
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