State Of Rajasthan And Ors vs Mahendra Nath Sharma

The Supreme Court ruled that the respondents, who were retired lecturers and librarians, are entitled to revised pension benefits under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay Scale for Government College Teachers) Rules, 1999, effective from 1.1.1996, as they had completed the requisite service prior to the cutoff date. The Court emphasized that the 2008 circular for pension revision applies to all pre-1.9.2006 pensioners, ensuring their pensions are recalibrated accordingly. The Court upheld the principle that pension benefits must reflect the revised pay scales established by the relevant rules, thereby affirming the respondents' claims for enhanced pension benefits.