NATIONAL EX-SERVICEMENCO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE ETC.ETC. vs CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCEACCOUNTS AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court addressed review petitions concerning the applicability of Dearness Relief to re-employed Armed Forces personnel. The Court upheld the denial of Dearness Relief to service personnel re-employed under the Central or State Government, distinguishing their service conditions from those in public sector undertakings. The Court emphasized that granting Dearness Relief on pension after re-employment would result in double benefits, which is not permissible. The Court also acknowledged the hardship faced by some re-employed personnel regarding the realization of Dearness Relief on pension, urging authorities to consider this issue.