U O I vs A.J. FABIAN

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal, ruling that the respondent, a retired railway employee, was not entitled to opt for the Pension Scheme after failing to exercise his option within the given timeframe. Citing Article 14 of the Constitution, the Court distinguished the case from D.S. Nakara & Ors. v. Union of India, affirming that retirees under different schemes do not face discrimination. The appeal was allowed, confirming that the respondent's late application for the Pension Scheme was not valid.