UNION OF INDIA vs LT. COL OM DUTT SHARMA (RETD)DEAD THR. LRS

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting One Rank One Pension (OROP) to Lt. Col. Om Dutt Sharma, citing the Government of India's Circular dated 7th November 2015. The Court clarified that personnel of the Army Postal Service (APS) on deputation are entitled to OROP benefits, irrespective of their repatriation status to the Department of Posts. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision in favor of the deceased respondent's legal heirs and the intervenors seeking similar benefits.