KALLAKKURICHI TALUK RETD.OFF.ASSO. vs STATE OF TAMILNADU

The Supreme Court held that the State of Tamil Nadu's executive orders regarding the computation of pension and retiral benefits must consistently treat 'dearness allowance' as 'dearness pay' for pension calculations. The Court emphasized that any deviation from this established practice would be unjust and contrary to the principles of fairness and equity. The appeals were allowed, and the State was directed to adhere to the consistent practice in calculating pensions.