Judgment and order dated 21 Sep 2022 on 21 September 2022

ORDER

21.09.2022

1. Respondent No.6 has filed the counter affidavit wherein in Paragraph 8, it has been stated that her uarriage r,vith Gnr Atowar Rahman has already been dissolved in 2007 and she is remarried and well settled now.

2. It is reported that the copy of the affidavit has not been supplied to the counsel for the Union of inclia. Let a copy of the alfidavit be supplied to the counsel for the Union of India.

3. List in the next sitting.

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3. O A-22 12020 with MA-14 12020 Ex-Rect KL Nagamshel Anal APPIicant Versus

: AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : B.Kumar

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CHAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM I{ARIZ, N{EMBER (A)

ORDER

21.09.2022

1. AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant prays for an adjournment as he wants to file rejoinder affidavit. The Prayer is allowed.

2. List in the next sitting. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

ARMED FORCE,S TRIBUNAL REGIONAL BENCH GUWAHATT (Th rou gh Vidco-conferencing)

4. oA-1612020 Ex-Nk(TS) D Adani Applicant Versus

: AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : PJ Barman

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CIIAIRI'ERSON HON'BLE LT GE,N PM HARIZ, MEMBER (A) ORDtrR 21.09.2022

1. Heard A.R. Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and P.J. Barman, learned counsel for the respondents.

2. Hearing concluded. Order reserved.

3. Learned counsel for tl"re applicant will submit copy of the Order dated 09.01 .2021passed in OA BOI2O19 by AFT, Chennai Bench, and Order dated 17.04.2018 passed in OA 83/2018 by AFT, Lucknow Bench aiong witl-r order relevant Orders, if any, to the Registrar , who will forward the same to the Principal Bench.

CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

ARMED FOITCES TRIBUNAL REGIONAL I}ENCH GTIWAHATI (Th rough Viclco-conferencin g)

5. oA-s0/2019 Ex-Sep N{angpu APPlicant Versus Union of India & Ors. ResPondents For the Applicant : AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : P.Sharma

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CHAIRPEITSON IION'BLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

21.09.2022

1. Heard A.R.Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant. P.Sharma, learned counsel for the respondents is not present.

2. Hearing concluded. Order reserved.

3. Learned counsel for the applicant will subrnit copy of the Order dated 09.03 .2021 passed in OA 80/2019 by AFT, Chennai Bench, Order dated 17.04.2018 passed in OA B3l201B by AFT, Lucknow Bench along rvith other relevant Orders, if any, to the Registrar, who will forward the same to the Principal Bench.

CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

ARMED FORCE,S TRII}UNAL REGIONAL BENCI-I GUWAHATI (Th rough Video-conferencin g)

6. 0A-05/2021 rvith MA-06/21 Ex-Nk Kolni Anal APPlicant Versus

: AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : PK Carodia COITAM : HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CFIAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMBER (A) ORDE,R 21.09.2022

1. AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant seeks four weeks time to file rejoinder. Prayer is allowed.

2. List in the next sitting. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HAIIIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

AII.MED FORCI,S TRIBUNAL REGIONAL BENCH GUWAHATI (Through Video-conferencin g)

7. oA-07 t2020 Ex-Nb Sub Ritam Chandra Versus

For the Respondents

CORAM:

Applicant ..... Respondents Dev : DN Sarma Gaurab J Sharma : PI( Garodia HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJE,NDRA N{ENON, CI.IAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GE,N PM HARIZ, MEN{BER (A)

ORDER

21.09.2022

1. The Respondents are directed to bring on record all rules, regulations and policies with regard to grant of disability pension to substantiate the disability claim of the employees who are on deputation to the postal Deptt. A11 policy letter and circular including MoD letter No.90004/APS1A/1600/D (Mov) dtd 19'h March 1985 and letter No.90I46lllAPS.lE/R 34716lllD (Mov) dated 26 Feb 1999, reqr-rired in the case, shor-rld be produced before the Courl in the next sitting.

2. List after six weeks.

CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARrZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

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8. 0A-03/2021 rvith MA -05/2021 Lt Col K lbohal-Singh (Retd) Applicant Versus

: AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : PK Garodia

CORAM:

FION'BLE MR JUSTICE RA.IENDRA MENON, CHAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

21.09.2022

1. AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for tl-re applicant prays for time to file rejoinder. The prayer is allowed.

2. List after four weeks. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL REGIONAL BENCH GUWAHATI (Th ro u gh Video-conferencin g)

9. oA-2u2019 Ex-Cfn Ranjit Gohain Applicant Versus

: AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : PJ Barman

CORAM:

HON'BLE N{R .IUSTICE RAJENDITA NIENON, CI.IAIRPE,RSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

21.09.2022

1. AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant prays for time to file rejoinder. The prayer is allowed.

2. List after four weeks. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

10. oA-2412016 Sri Ashish Prasad Versus

ARMED FORCES TTUBUNAL REGIONAL I}ENCI-I GUWAI{ATI (Th rough Video-conferencin g) Applicant .. Respondents : P.Mahanta A.Khound RB Gohain For the Respondents : B.I(umar

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CI.IAIRPERSON I{ON'BLE LT GEN PM IIARIZ, MEN{I]ER (A) ORDF],R 21.09.2022

1. None appears for the applicant. B. Kumar, learned counsel appears for the respor-rdent.

2. As none appears for the applicant, the matter stands adjourned.

3. List in the next sitting.

CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

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11. OA-36/2019 with MA-25/19 & MA-0412020 Ex-Hav N Tomba Singh Applicant Versus

: AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : PK Caroclia

CORAM:

HON'BI,II MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CI.IAIRPERSON IION'BLE LT GtrN PM I-IARIZ, MEMIIER (A) ORDEIT 2t.09.2022

1. PK Garodia learned counsel for the respondents seeks adjournment of the matter. The prayer is allowed.

2. List in the next sittir-rg. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMIIER (A) Mc/

ARMED FOITCES TRIBUNAI, ITEGIONAL BENC}T GUWAHATI (Through Video-conferencing) t2. OA-38/2019 rvith MA 30/2019 Ex-Sep Suresh Chandra Sharma Applicant Versus

: R.K.T:rluhdar R. Boro For the llcspondents : PK G:rroclia

CORAM:

IION'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDIIA N{ENON, CI{AIRPERSON I{ON'BLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMBEIT (A) ORDEIT 21.09.2022

1. Heard R.K. Talukdar, learr-red counsel for the applicant and P.K. Garodia, learred counsel for the respondents.

2. Hearing concluded. Order reserved.

3. Learned counsel for ihe applicant is directed to submit the Judgments relied upon by him in the case along with all relevant rules and regulations to the Registrar, who will forward the same to the Principal Bencl'r.

CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN I'M HARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

ARMED FOITCE,S TRTBUNAL REGIONAL BE,NCH GUWAHATI (Th rough Video-conl'erencing)

13. oA-2712019 Smt Tribeni Dcori APPIicant Versus

: Zahtrngir llussain (Lcgal Aid Counsel) Rupam Jyoti Sarma For the Respondents : PK Garodia

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RA.IENDRA MENON, CI-IAIRPERSON HON'BLtr LT GEN PM HARIZ, MtrMBEI{ (A) ORDEII 21.09.2022

1. Zahangir Hussain, learned counsel fbr the applicant prays for four weeks time to file rejoinder. The prayer is allowed.

2. List in the next sitting. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MI,MBER (A) Mc/

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14. oA-1612019 Ex-Hav/Clk Sri Shibu Thampuran Applicant Versus

""' Respondents For the Applicant : Alakananda chakravarty L Kalita For the Itesponclents : P. Sllarmtr COII.AM : FION'BLE NIR JUSTICE RAJENDRA N{ENON, CI'IAIRI'EITSON HON'RLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMBIIR (A) ORDIIR 21.09.2022

1. Heard Alakar-randa Chakravarty, learned counsel for the applicant. None appears for tl-re Respondents'

2. Hearing concluded. Order reservecl' (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PN{ I{ARIZ) ME,MBER (A) Mc/

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15. OA-31/201 9 rvith MA 2212019 Ex-Sub Thangboy Vaiphei ..... Applicant Versus

Ilespondents For the Applicant : AIt Tahbildar For thc Responclcnts : P. Sharma

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.\.IENDRA N{I'NON, CIIAIRPERSON HON'IILE LT GEN PM I-IARIZ, MEMITER (A)

ORDER

21.09.2022

1. Heard AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the appiicant and OIC, AFT Legal Cell for the respondents.

2. I-Iearir-rg concluded. Order reserved. (RA.tENDRA N{ENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM I{ARIZ) MEMBER (A) Mc/

ARMI,D FORCES TRII}UNAL REGIONAL I}E,NCH GUWAI{ATI (Th rough Vicleo-conferencing)

16. OA-33/2019 Ex-Sep Lunkam Vaiphei APPIicant Versus

: AR Tahbildar For the Responclents : PJ Barman

CORAM:

HON'BLE N{IT .]US'TtCE IIAJtrNDI].A MENON, CIIAIRI'ETISON HON'BLtr LT GtrN PN{ HARIZ, MEMBER (A) ORDE, II 21.09.2022 I{eard learned counsel for both the parties.

2. Order reserved. (RAJI,NDRA MENON) CHAIII.PERSON (LT GEN PM I{ARIZ) MEMBER (A) kk

ARMED FORCES TITII}UNAL REGIONAL BENCH GUWAHATI (Th rough Vidco-confcrcncin g)

17. 0A-3912019 rvith MA-31/19 Ex-Hav Vumkhanthang Applicant Versus

: KC Gautam M I-Ialder BK Bisrva Jimmy Sangma

f) Mekrisuh For the Respondents : Dcepanjali Bora CORANI: T{ON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CFIAIRPERSON HON'I]LE LT GEN pM I{ARIZ, MEN{BER (A) ORDE, II 21.09.2022 None has appeared for the applicant. Deepanjali Bora, learned counsel for the respor-rdents is present.

2. As none has appeared for the applicant, case is adjourned.

3. List in the next sitting. (RA.TENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON

MEMBER (A) kk

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18. OA-59/2019 Ex-Nk (TS) L Lohrii Mao APPlicant Versus Union of Inclia & Ors.

: AII Tahbilclar For the Respondents : I)eepanjali Bora

CORAM:

HOI.I'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CI-IAIRPERSON HON'BLtr LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEN'II}ER (A) ORDE,R 21.09.2022 Heard learned counsel for botl"r the parties.

2. Order reserved. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRI'ERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) kk

ARMED FORCtrS TRIBUNAL REGIONAL I}ENCH GUWAHATI (Th rough Video-conI'eren cin g)

19. o{-0t/2020 Ex-Sub Lalrol<hum Versus Union of India & Ors. Applicant

For tlre Applicant : AII Tahbildar For the Respondents : f)eepanjali Bora

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CHAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GEN I'N{ HAIIIZ, MEMI}ER (A) ORDE, II 21.09.2022 AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant seeks 4 weeks time to file rejoinder.

2. Prayer is allowed.

3. List in due course. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) kk

ARMED FOITCES TRII}UNAL REGIONAL T}ENCH GUWAHATI (Th rou gh Vicleo-conI'ercn cin g)

20. 0A-14/2020 Ex-Nk (TS) W Angpong Monsang Applicant Versus

..... Responclents For the Applicant : AR Tahbilclar For the Respondents : f)cepanjali Bora COITAM: HON'BI,E N,TR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CHAIRPERSON IION'BLE LT GEN PM IIARIZ, MEMBER (A) ORDE,R 21.09.2022 Heard learned collnsel for both the perrties.

2. Order reserved. (RA.TENDRA MENON) CHAIRI'ERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) l.t. l\l\

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21. oA-1s/2020 Ex-Nk W Kolap Sing Anal APPlicant Versus Union of Inclia & Ors. ResPondents For the APPlicant : AR Tahbildar

f)eepanjali Bora

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA N,IE,NON, CI{AIRPERSON IION'BLE LT GEN PM HAII.IZ, N'IIIMBEI{ (A)

ORDER

21.09.2022 Heard learned counsel for botl'r the parties'

2. Order reserved. (nAJE,NDRA MENON) CI{AIRI'ERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMIIER (A) l,t, l\ l\

ARMED FOITCES TIUBUNAL RE,GIONAL I}E,NCH GTJWAI'TATI (Th rough Video-conlcrencing) For the Applicant : AR Tahbildar For the Respondents : Deepanjali Bora CORAN{: HON'I}LE MR JUSTICE RAJI'NDRA MENON, CIIATITI'EITSON IION'BLE LT GEN I'M T{ARTZ, MIiMI]ER (A)

ORDER

Fleard learned counsel for both the parties'

2. Order reserved.

22. 0A-0412021 Ex-Nk Ginjahang Verstrs Union of India & Ors. Applicant ..... Respondents (rrA.rENDnA MENON) CHAIIl.I'ERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) l(l(

ARME,D FOII.C ES TIUBUNAL REGTONAL I}ENCH GUWAT{ATI (Through Video-conlerencing)

23. 0A-0212021 with n{A-02/2021 Sep Hriiziirvo APPlicant Versus

: SP Thomas Puni Sani S Marysena For thc Respondents : PK Garodia

CORAM:

IION'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDIIA N,IENON, CHAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM I{ARIZ, MEN{BER (A) ORDI'II 21.09.2022 None has appeared for the applicant. PI( Garodia, learned counsel for the respondents is present.

2. As none has appeared for the applicant, matter is ad.journed.

3. List in the next sitting. GAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBEn (A) kl(

ARMED FOII.C ES'|I].II}UNAL REGIONAL I}ENCH GUWAHATI (Th rough Video-conferen ci ng)

24. OA-01/2021 with MA-0112021 Ex-Nk Ramendra Laskar APPIicant Versus

: AIt Tahbildar For the Rcspondents : PJ Barman

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CI.IAIRI'ERSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM I{ARIZ, MBMIJER (A) oltD[,R 21.09.2022 AR Tal"rbildar, learned cottnsel for the applicar-rt seeks 6 weeks time to file rejoinder.

2. Prayer is allowed.

3. List in due course. (RAJtrNDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (tT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A)

1.1. NN

ARMED FOITC ESTIIIBUNAL REGIONAL I}IINCH GUWAHATI (Th rough Vicleo-confcrcncing) 2s. 0A-09/2021 Ex-Lnl< Mangeilian Vniphci Applicant Versus

..... Ilespondents For the Applicant : Mnnik Chanda Gaurab J Sharma For the Respondents : PI( Carodia COI1AM: HON'BLE N{R JUSTICE RA.IENDRA N{ENON, CIIAIRPERSON IION'BLE,I,T GEN PN{ IIAIIIZ, N{TIN{I}ER (A) OR.DER 21.09.2022 Heard learned counsel for both the parties.

2. Order reserved. (R.AJENDRA MENON) CI{AIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) l(k

ARMED FORCI,S TRIBUNAL REGIONAL BI,NCII GUWAI{ATI (Through Video-confercncin g)

26. OA-18/2018 Lnk Jongshi Ao APPlicant Versus

..... Itespondents For the Applicant : Manas Sarania Sarif Uddin Ahmed Imtisangla Keitzar Bitupan Deuri For the Respondents : P Sharma CORAN{: HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CI{AIRPEITSON rTON'I}LE LT GEN PM IIARTZ, ME,MI}ER (A) ORDE,R 21.09.2022 None has appeared for the respondents.

2. As prayed by the learned cout-tsel for the applicant,, case is adjourned.

3. List in the next sitting. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRI'E,RSON

MEMBER (A) l(l(

ARMED FORCIIS TIUI}UNAL REGIONAL I}ENCII GUWAHATI (Throu gh Video-conferencin g)

27. TA-01/2019 (AAO Wl',(C) 13s8/201s Ms Lily Begam Laskar APPlicant Versus Union of India & Ors. ..... Ilespondents For the Applicant : A llashid A Mobaraque MR Devi For the Respondents : B Kumar COIIAM: I{ON'BLtr MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA NIENON, CIIAIRPtrRSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMBER (A) ORDE,R 21.09.2022 None has appeared for the applicant. B. I(umar, learned counsel for the respondents is present.

2. As none has appeared for the applicant, case is adjourned.

3. List in the next sitting.

CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN l'M HARIZ) MEMBER (A) kk

ARMI,D FORCES TRIBUNAL REGIONAL I}ENCH GUWAIIATI (Th rough Video-conferencin g)

28. OA-4212018 Smt Zonghinglovi Versus Union of Inclia & Ors. Applicant Respondents For the Applicant : Anil Rinliana Malhotra & Associate For the Respondents : PK Garodia COITAM: IION'I}LE MR JUSTICtr RAJENDITA MENON, CI'IAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM IIARIZ, MEMBBTT (A) ORDE,R 21.09.2022 None has appeared for the applicant. PI( Garodia, learned collnsel for the respondents is present.

2. As none has appeared for the applicant, case is adjourned.

3. List in the next sitting- (RAJENDRA MtrNON) CHAIRPERSON

MEMBER (A) l,t- l\lt

ARMED FOITCES TRII]UNAL REGIONAL BENCH GUWAHATI (Through Video-confcrenci ng)

29. OA-43/2018 Smt Zaithanmawii Applicant Versus

For the Applicant : Anil Rinliana Malhotra & Associate For the Respondents : PJ Barman

CORAM:

HON'BLtr MR JUSTICE, RAJENDRA MENON, CHAIRPERSON I-ION',BLE L'r GEN PM I{ARIZ, MEMBER (A) ORD[,R 21.09.2022 None has appeared for the applicant. PJ Barman, learned counsel for the respondents is preseut.

2. As none has appeared for tl're applicant, case is adjourned.

3. List in the next sitting. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON

MEMBER (A) l(l(

ARMED FORCE,S TRIBUNAL REGIONAL I}ENCH GUWAHATI (Th ro ugh Video-conI'erencin g)

30. oA-4u2018 Smt Vanlalruati Versus Union of India & Ors. Applicant

: Anil Rinliana Malhotra & Associate For the Respondents : PJ Barman

CORAM:

HON'I]LE MR JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CHAIRPERSON HON'RLE LT GEN PM HARIZ, MEMI]ER (A) ORDEIT 21.09.2022 None has appeared for tlie applicant. PJ Barman, learned counsel fbr the respondents is present.

2. As none has appeared for the applicant, case is adjourned.

3. List in the next sitting- (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) kk

AITMED FORCES'TRII}UNAL REGIONAL BENCI{ GUWAI{ATI (Through Video-conferencing)

31. OA-2212019 Lt Col Achintya Kumar Nandi flfetd) Applicant Versus

For tlre Applicant : RI( T:rluhclar R Boro For the Respondents : P Sharnta

CORAM:

HON'BLE MIT JUSTICE RAJENDRA MENON, CHAIRPERSON HON'BLE LT GEN PM I-IARIZ, MEMBtrR (A)

ORDER

2r.09.2022 None has appeared for the respor-rdents.

2. RK Tah-rkdar, learned counsel for the applicant seeks time to file rejoinder.

3. Prayer is allowed.

4. List in the next sittir-rg. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIRPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMBER (A) kl(

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32. OA-60t2019 Ex-Hony Nb Sub KT Divension Anal ..... Applicant Versus

For the Applicant : AR Tahbildar For the llespondents : Dcepanjali Ilora CORA.M: HON'BLE MIT JUSTICE RAJtrNDRA N,IENON, CI]AIRPERSON HON',BLE LT GEN pN{ HAI{IZ, MEM[}EI{ (A) ORDITR 21.09.2022 Heard learned counsel for botl"r the parlies.

2. Order reserved. (RAJENDRA MENON) CHAIITPERSON (LT GEN PM HARIZ) MEMTIER (A) kk