State of Uttarakhand Thr Chief Secretary and Others v. MC Bhandari and Another
2026 INSC 11944 November 202615 min read
Supreme Court Upholds "Pay Minus Pension" Rule for Re-Employed Chairpersons and Members of Public Service Commissions
The Supreme Court upheld the deduction of pension from the salary of retired government servants appointed to Public Service Commissions, holding that it is a valid condition of service.
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- Case Name
- State of Uttarakhand Thr. Chief Secretary and Others v. M.C. Bhandari and Another
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1194
- Bench
- Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice N.V. Anjaria
- Date of Judgment
- November 04, 2026
- Area of Law
- Service Law – Public Service Commission – Pay Fixation – "Pay Minus Pension" – Article 318 and 14 of the Constitution
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