Union Of India Southern Railway General ... vs R. Sethumadhavan

The Supreme Court addressed the pension entitlement of a retired railway employee, emphasizing the need for clarity in pension rules as per the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission. The Court noted that the respondent's pension was adversely affected by the clarification issued on 11th May, 2001, which interpreted the minimum pension entitlement. The Court recommended legislative action to simplify pension processes for government servants, ultimately holding that the existing confusion surrounding pension calculations must be resolved to ensure fair treatment of retirees.