The Rank Pay Matter Relating To IV CPC { continued :-) }

The web site of the Hon'ble Supreme Court now indicates the next hearing of the case would be on 18 October 2010. At least that's an update over the previous post. As to what one is to make of the other rumours floating about regarding a proposed revision of pensions one cannot say. But the most concrete issue is of the rank pay arrears that would accrue in case the case is decided in favour of armed forces officers, both serving and retired.

The Rank Pay Matter Relating To IV CPC

It's been some time since The Hon'ble Supreme Court Of India passed a judgement on the matter. But it is understood the Government of India has filed a "review petition". The last available update on the web site of the Hon'ble Supreme Court directs for a listing of the matter in July, which has now gone by. Current updates are hard to come by.

Judgement On Rank Pay

Till such time the judgement of the Hon'ble Supreme Court becomes available and some form of official Government order is issued, the old matter of rank pay connected with the IV CPC, famously known as the "Major Dhanapalan Issue", will continue to be the subject of speculation on-line and in the press.

Contrary to the views expressed in The Economic Times news item, a very large number of officers who were commissioned prior to 01 Jan 86 and/or who retired subsequent to 01 Jan 96, were affected by the wrong fixation of pay by IV CPC and would, in theory, be eligible for benefits accruing from the judgement.

Larry King On The MJ Memorial

CNN provided exceptional viewing of all events connected with the solemn occassion. Larry King Live had me rivetted to the TV beacause of the personal knowledge of the family and associates that Mr. King brought to bear on his coverage.