V.K. RAMAMURTHY vs U O I

The Supreme Court held that a retired railway employee, who opted for the Contributory Provident Fund Scheme and withdrew his dues, cannot switch to the Pension Scheme after a significant lapse of time. Citing the Constitution Bench decision in Krishena Kumar vs. Union of India (1990) 4 SCC 207, the Court emphasized that the petitioner had multiple opportunities to choose the Pension Scheme but consistently opted for the Provident Fund. The Court denied the petitioner's request for mandamus to switch schemes and grant pensionary benefits, affirming the railway administration's stance.