Meghalaya High Court denies pension to Assam Rifles rifleman
In short
The Meghalaya High Court said an Assam Rifles rifleman who asked to leave after 13 years of service is not entitled to a pension. It also told authorities to release ₹5,656 to his IRLA account and ₹53,642 to his GPF account.
What the reporting says
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that an Assam Rifles rifleman who voluntarily sought discharge after 13 years of service was not entitled to a pension. The court also directed authorities to release ₹5,656 to his IRLA account and ₹53,642 to his GPF account.
Why it matters
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that an Assam Rifles rifleman who voluntarily sought discharge after 13 years of service was not entitled to pension benefits. The court directed authorities to release ₹5,656 to his IRLA account and ₹53,642 to his GPF account. The decision directly affects the former serviceman’s retirement payouts and clarifies the outcome of his benefit claim.