Daily order sheet, CB J & N, 09 Oct 2026 on 9 October 2026

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate on behalf of the respondents is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Rajesh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present. M.A No. 1239 of 2026

3. There is a delay of 04 years, 08 months and 11 days in filing Original Application. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has filed delay condonation application. The cause shown in the affidavit are sufficient to condone the delay. Delay is condoned.

4. Delay condonation application stands disposed off. OA No. 1028 of 2026

5. Ld. Counsel for the applicant submits that the matter pertains to grant of Terminal Gratuity of the applicant which he served in the Territorial Army.

6. Ld. Counsel for the respondent submits that representation was made by the applicant before the competent authority but at the time of filing representation six months is required for its disposal. This required six months time has not passed.

7. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has availed alternative remedy as provided under Section 21 of the AFT Act, 2007, but six months has not yet completed and that representation is pending before respondents.

8. In these circumstances, since the matter is settled by the Hon’ble Apex Court, the respondents are directed to decide the representation in terms of law laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court within 4 months from the date of receipt of this order and thereafter, if any grievance is left, the applicant may approach to this Tribunal again in accordance with law.

9. The O.A. is disposed off accordingly at the admission stage itself.

10. Let a copy of this order be provided to the applicant as well as OIC Legal Cell/ Respondents for necessary compliance

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(Suppl. No.2)

O.A. No. 1029 of 2026 with M.A. No. 1240 of 2026

Naik Bharat Singh (Retd.)

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Lt. Col. Nidhikant Dhyani (Retd.), Advocate

Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate Notes of the Registry

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate on behalf of the respondents is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Rajesh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present. M.A No. 1240 of 2026

3. There is a delay of 01 year, 08 months and 06 days in filing Original Application. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has filed delay condonation application. The cause shown in the affidavit are sufficient to condone the delay. Delay is condoned.

4. Delay condonation application stands disposed off. OA No. 1029 of 2026

5. Ld. Counsel for the applicant submits that the matter pertains to grant of Terminal Gratuity of the applicant which he served in the Territorial Army.

6. Ld. Counsel for the respondent submits that representation was made by the applicant before the competent authority but at the time of filing representation six months is required for its disposal. This required six months time has not passed.

7. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has availed alternative remedy as provided under Section 21 of the AFT Act, 2007, but six months has not yet completed and that representation is pending before respondents.

8. In these circumstances, since the matter is settled by the Hon’ble Apex Court, the respondents are directed to decide the representation in terms of law laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court within 4 months from the date of receipt of this order and thereafter, if any grievance is left, the applicant may approach to this Tribunal again in accordance with law.

9. The O.A. is disposed off accordingly at the admission stage itself.

10. Let a copy of this order be provided to the applicant as well as OIC Legal Cell/ Respondents for necessary compliance

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(Suppl. No. 3) O.A. No. 1030 of 2026 with M.A. No. 1241 of 2026 Naik Shamsher Bahadur (Retd.)

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Lt. Col. Nidhikant Dhyani (Retd.), Advocate

Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate Notes of the Registry

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate on behalf of the respondents is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Rajesh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

3. Heard the ld. counsel for the parties and perused the records.

4. There is delay of more than 14 years in filing this original application. Applicant has filed delay condonation application for condoning the delay.

5. Ld. Counsel for the respondents raised objection with regard to delay in filing of this O.A. He prays for and is granted four weeks time to seek instructions and to file objection, if any, to the delay condonation application.

6. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Suppl. No. 4)

O.A. No. 1031 of 2026 with M.A. No. 1246 of 2026

Ex. Naik (Deserter) Karna Bahadur Pun

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Lt. Col. Nidhikant Dhyani (Retd.), Advocate

Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate Notes of the Registry

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate on behalf of the respondents is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Rajesh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

3. Heard the ld. counsel for the parties and perused the records.

4. There is delay of more than 26 years in filing this original application. Applicant has filed delay condonation application for condoning the delay.

5. Ld. Counsel for the respondents raised objection with regard to delay in filing of this O.A. He prays for and is granted four weeks time to seek instructions and to file objection, if any, to the delay condonation application.

6. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Suppl. No. 5)

O.A. No. 1032 of 2026 with M.A. No. 1247 of 2026

Naik Bachan Singh (Retd.)

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Lt. Col. Nidhikant Dhyani (Retd.), Advocate

Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate on behalf of the respondents is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present. M.A No. 1247 of 2026

3. There is a delay of 09 months and 16 days in filing Original Application. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has filed delay condonation application. The cause shown in the affidavit are sufficient to condone the delay. Delay is condoned.

4. Delay condonation application stands disposed off. OA No. 1032 of 2026

5. Ld. Counsel for the applicant submits that the matter pertains to grant of Terminal Gratuity of the applicant which he served in the Territorial Army.

6. Ld. Counsel for the respondent submits that representation was made by the applicant before the competent authority but at the time of filing representation six months is required for its disposal. This required six months time has not passed.

7. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has availed alternative remedy as provided under Section 21 of the AFT Act, 2007, but six months has not yet completed and that representation is pending before respondents.

8. In these circumstances, since the matter is settled by the Hon’ble Apex Court, the respondents are directed to decide the representation in terms of law laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court within 4 months from the date of receipt of this order and thereafter, if any grievance is left, the applicant may approach to this Tribunal again in accordance with law.

9. The O.A. is disposed off accordingly at the admission stage itself.

10. Let a copy of this order be provided to the applicant as well as OIC Legal Cell/ Respondents for necessary compliance

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(Suppl. No. 6)

O.A. No. 1037 of 2026 with M.A. No. 1248 of 2026

Naik Hukum Singh Bisht

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Lt. Col. Nidhikant Dhyani (Retd.), Advocate

Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate on behalf of the respondents is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present. M.A No. 1248 of 2026

3. There is a delay of 03 years, 03 months and 06 days in filing Original Application. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has filed delay condonation application. The cause shown in the affidavit are sufficient to condone the delay. Delay is condoned.

4. Delay condonation application stands disposed off. OA No. 1037 of 2026

5. Ld. Counsel for the applicant submits that the matter pertains to grant of Terminal Gratuity of the applicant which he served in the Territorial Army.

6. Ld. Counsel for the respondent submits that representation was made by the applicant before the competent authority but at the time of filing representation six months is required for its disposal. This required six months time has not passed.

7. Ld. Counsel for the applicant has availed alternative remedy as provided under Section 21 of the AFT Act, 2007, but six months has not yet completed and that representation is pending before respondents.

8. In these circumstances, since the matter is settled by the Hon’ble Apex Court, the respondents are directed to decide the representation in terms of law laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court within 4 months from the date of receipt of this order and thereafter, if any grievance is left, the applicant may approach to this Tribunal again in accordance with law.

9. The O.A. is disposed off accordingly at the admission stage itself.

10. Let a copy of this order be provided to the applicant as well as OIC Legal Cell/ Respondents for necessary compliance.

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(Suppl. No. 7)

O.A. No. 1038 of 2026 with M.A. No. 1249 of 2026

Smt. Uma Devi W/o Havildar Late Jagat Singh Negi

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Lt. Col. Nidhikant Dhyani (Retd.), Advocate

Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus The Department of Military Affairs & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate on behalf of the respondent Nos. 1 to 3, is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondent Nos. 1 to 3 are present.

3. Heard the ld. counsel for the parties and perused the records.

4. There is delay of more than 12 years in filing this original application. Applicant has filed delay condonation application for condoning the delay.

5. Ld. Counsel for the respondents raised objection with regard to maintainability of this O.A before this Tribunal and delay in filing of this O.A. He prays for and is granted four weeks time to seek instructions and to file objection, if any, on the maintainability of the O.A as well as to the delay condonation application.

6. Issue notice to respondent No. 4 and 5 returnable within four weeks. Applicant is directed to take steps within 15 days for issuance of the notice.

7. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Suppl. No. 8)

O.A. No. 1039 of 2026 with M.A. No. 1250 of 2026

Smt. Bhawani Devi M/o Late Sep. Devender Singh

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Deep Prakash Bhatt, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry

1. Memo of appearance filed by Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate on behalf of the respondents is taken on record. His name be shown as Counsel for the respondents in future cause list.

2. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Deep Prakash Bhatt, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

3. Heard the ld. counsel for the parties and perused the records.

4. There is delay of more than 14 years in filing this original application. Applicant has filed delay condonation application for condoning the delay.

5. Ld. Counsel for the respondents raised objection with regard to delay in filing of this O.A. He prays for and is granted four weeks time to seek instructions and to file objection, if any, to the delay condonation application.

6. Ld. Counsel for the applicant wants to move amendment application. He may do so on or before the next date of hearing.

7. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 1)

Ex. A. No. 48 of 2023 with M.A. No. 1124 of 2024 Inre: O.A. No.179 of 2022

Ex. L/Nk Ravi Bhatt

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate Notes of the Registry

1. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Rajesh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. It is submitted that the matter is subjudice before the Hon’ble Apex Court.

3. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 2)

Ex. A. No. 245 of 2026 Inre: O.A. No. 425 of 2021

Nb. Sub. Soban Singh Bisht

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Tarun P.S. Takuli, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Ms. Pushpa Bhatt, Senior Advocate Notes of the Registry

1. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai holding brief for Shri Tarun P.S. Takuli, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Ms. Pushpa Bhatt, Senior Advocate assisted by Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate for the respondents are present.

2. Compliance affidavit filed by the respondents is taken on record.

3. Ld. Counsel for the respondents submits that the order has been complied with. PPO has been issued and payment has also been made to the applicant.

4. Ld. Counsel for the applicant conceded the fact that order has been complied with.

5. Since the order has been complied with, this Execution application is disposed of with full satisfaction.

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(Sl. No. 3)

Ex. A. No. 246 of 2026 Inre: O.A. No. 424 of 2021

Ex. Sep. Puran Singh Sirari

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Tarun P.S. Takuli, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry

1. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai holding brief for Shri Tarun P.S. Takuli, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. Compliance affidavit filed by the respondents is taken on record.

3. Ld. Counsel for the respondents submits that the order has been complied with. PPO has been issued and payment has also been made to the applicant.

4. Ld. Counsel for the applicant conceded the fact that order has been complied with.

5. Since the order has been complied with, this Execution application is disposed of with full satisfaction.

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(Sl. No. 4)

Ex. A. No. 247 of 2026 Inre: O.A. No. 422 of 2021

Ex. Nk. Prem Ballabh Bhatt

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Tarun P.S. Takuli, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate Notes of the Registry

1. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Tarun P.S. Takuli, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Rajesh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. Response affidavit filed by the respondents is taken on record.

3. Heard the ld. counsel for the parties and perused the records.

4. Ld. Counsel for the respondents submits that compliance is under process. He prays for and is granted further four weeks’ time to comply the order and file compliance affidavit.

5. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 5)

O.A. No. 274 of 2023

Ex. Nb. Sub. Bahadur Singh

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Anil Kumar Bisht, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry

1. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Anil Kumar Bisht, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. It is submitted that similar matter is pending before the Larger Bench of this Tribunal at Principal Bench, New Delhi.

3. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 6)

O.A. No. 287 of 2024

Nk. Tara Singh (Retd)

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate Lt. Col. Nidhikant Dhyani (Retd), Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. It is submitted that similar matter is pending before the Larger Bench of this Tribunal at Principal Bench, New Delhi.

3. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 7)

O.A. No. 841 of 2025

Ex. Gdsm Chanchal Ram

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. Rejoinder affidavit filed by the applicant is taken on record.

3. Pleadings are complete.

4. List for final hearing on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 8)

O.A. No. 666 of 2026 with M.A. No. 810 of 2026

Ex. Hav. Padmendra

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate

Shri M.C. Pant, Advocate Shri Abhishek Pant, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Ms. Pushpa Bhatt, Senior Advocate Notes of the Registry for the applicant and Ms. Pushpa Bhatt, Senior Advocate assisted by Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate for the respondents are present.

2. Counter affidavit has not been filed by the respondents.

3. Ld. Counsel for the respondents prays for and is granted further four weeks time to file Counter Affidavit.

4. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 9)

O.A. No. 669 of 2026 with M.A. No. 814 of 2026

Ex. Hav. Sher Singh

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Vikram Singh Dhapola, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Rajesh Sharma, Advocate Notes of the Registry

1. On the case being taken up for hearing Shri Kishore Rai holding brief of Shri Vikram Singh Dhapola, Ld. Counsel for the applicant and Shri Rajesh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. Objection on delay condonation application filed by the respondents is taken on record.

3. Ld. Counsel for the applicant seeks time to file reply to the objection. Allowed.

4. List on 29.01.2027.

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(Sl. No. 10)

O.A. No. 673 of 2026 with M.A. No. 818 of 2026

Ex Recruit Pratap Singh Koranga

Applicant By Legal Practitioner for the Applicant : Shri Kishore Rai, Advocate Shri Ajeet Kumar Yadav, Advocate

Versus Union of India & Others

Respondents By Legal Practitioner for Respondents : Shri Neeraj Upreti, Advocate

Notes of the Registry for the applicant and Shri Neeraj Upreti, Ld. Counsel for the respondents are present.

2. Objection on delay condonation application filed by the respondents is taken on record.

3. Ld. Counsel for the applicant seeks time to file reply to the objection. Allowed.

4. List on 29.01.2027.