pensioners

The Allahabad High Court has upheld the legal provisions granting pensions and other benefits to former MLAs and MLCs. The court ruled that such provisions fall within the legislative domain and are not unconstitutional, as they recognize public service rendered. The petition challenging these benefits was dismissed.

The Orissa High Court has expressed displeasure with the state government for delays in submitting a report on pension benefits for aided educational institution employees. The court has warned of punitive action against committee members if lapses are found and has ordered the state to disclose the committee's progress and members by May 21.

America's largest public pension funds are voicing serious concerns over SpaceX's planned IPO governance. They argue that Elon Musk's proposed super-voting shares and control provisions could significantly weaken shareholder protections and grant him excessive, potentially unfireable, power. These funds are urging SpaceX to revise its structure before going public.

The Orissa High Court has ordered the state to report progress on pension benefits for aided educational institution employees by May 21. A high-power committee is examining the issue, with the court warning of punitive action for any lapses. This follows a single judge's ruling that employees are entitled to pension and retiral benefits.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a 2% dearness allowance hike for state government employees and teachers, raising it from 58% to 60% effective January 1. This decision, benefiting approximately 16 lakh individuals, aligns with the Union government's revision and will incur an additional annual expenditure of ₹1,230 crore for the state exchequer.

The Orissa High Court has ordered the State government to grant pension and retiral benefits to a retired municipal employee who served continuously for nearly 24 years. Justice R K Pattanaik ruled that denying benefits to an employee appointed against a sanctioned post, even if initially irregular, is a travesty of justice.

The Delhi High Court has made an important decision stating that pension-receiving parents are not classified as 'fully dependent,' thus disallowing reductions in maintenance payments for a wife and child. The ruling highlights the necessity that a son's obligations to his parents should not compromise his primary responsibilities toward his family.