UNION OF INDIA & ANOTHER vs G. GANAYUTHAM

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision regarding the interpretation of Rule 9 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, stating that the power to withhold 'pension' does not extend to withholding gratuity. The Court found that while the Tribunal's reduction of the penalty from permanent to a 10-year period was justified, the definition of 'pension' in Rule 3(1)(o) does not apply to Rule 9 in the context of gratuity. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling.