KOMBRATH MADHAVAN NAIR vs DEFENCE on 14 October 2026

1. Union of India represented by its Secretary, Ministry of Defence, South Block, New Delhi – 110 001.

2. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad – 211 014.

3. Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Navy), Cooperage Road, Mumbai – 400 039.

4. The Commanding Officer, INS Tunir, Naval Station, Karanja, Uran, Navi Mumbai – 400 704.

5. The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, HQs Western Naval Command, Mumbai – 400 023.

6. The Nodal Appellate Authority, Grievance Cell, O/o the CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt – 110 010.

- Respondents [By Advocate: Mr. V.N. Mohanadasan ACGSC]

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The Original Application having been heard on 14.10.2026, the Tribunal on the same day delivered the following: O R D E R (Oral):- Justice K. Haripal, Judicial Member The applicant is an Octogenarian, who retired as Stenographer Grade II way back on 31.01.1988, The grievance of the applicant is that even though he had retired from the pay scale of Rs. 1400-2300/-, while drawing Rs. 1600/- as last drawn basic pay, but the PPO was issued only taking pay at Rs. 1560/- in the scale of Rs. 1200-2040. Thereafter he was knocking at the doors of the respondents. Nothing was considered. At last he had moved the Nodal Appellate Authority. He has approached this Tribunal after all attempts failed to get the pension re-fixed in accordance with the last pay drawn, seeking the following reliefs:- “i) Set aside Annexure A-9 to the extent to which the pension of the applicant is fixed by adopting the pay scale of Rs. 1200-2040 instead of the correct scale of Rs. 1400-2300 as unjust, illegal and arbitrary.

ii) Declare that the applicant is entitled to revision of pension in accordance with the 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations based on his last drawn pay scale of Rs. 1400- 2300 manually to overcome technical difficulties in the SPARSH module and further that he is entitled to get interest on the delayed disbursement of pension due to him at the rate of 18% per

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iii) Direct the respondents to revise the pension of the applicant in accordance with the 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations based on his last drawn pay scale of Rs. 1400- 2300 manually to overcome technical difficulties in the SPARSH module and further direct them to disburse interest on the delayed disbursement of pension due to him at the rate of 18% per annum from the date of its actual due till the date of its actual disbursement.”

2. Respondents filed reply statement. Admitting the grievance raised by the applicant, it is submitted that Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension) 'has already accorded approval for implementation of revision of basic pay of Rs.1600/- of the applicant in VIth and VIIth Pay Commission with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/- and Rs. 31000/- respectively'. Copy of the order dated 14.02.2025 is enclosed as Annexure R-1. That means, the respondents have accepted the grievance of the applicant.

3. Learned Standing Counsel has submitted that the delay had occurred due to the technical error in the ‘SPARSH’ software. Qualifying service of five years could not be retrieved through SPARSH software. Such technical error has caused delay in rectifying the error. Now, the said error is being rectified manually.

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4. Anyhow, now it is realised that the applicant was entitled to get initial pension basing on the basic pay of Rs. 1600/- and the corresponding replacement scales during VI and VII Pay Commissions. Therefore, we allow the Original Application. Annexure A-9 is quashed and the respondents are directed to pay entire arrears basing on the revised rates, starting from 01.02.1988 within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, beyond which, it will carry interest @8%. The OA is allowed as above. No costs. (Dated, 14th October, 2026) BRAJ MOHAN AGRAWAL JUSTICE K. HARIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER JUDICIAL MEMBER ax

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List of Annexures in O.A No. 180/00283/2026 Annexure A1 - True copy of the Appointment Order No.CS/1300 dated 14.01.1965 issued by the 5th respondent. Annexure A2 - True copy of the Order No. CS/1/3221 dated 21.08.1986 issued by the 5th respondent. Annexure A2(a) - True copy of the fixation of pay on promotion of the applicant. Annexure A3 - True copy of the pension certificate of the applicant. Annexure A4- True copy of the Acknowledgement letter no. nil dated 17.01.2017 issued to the applicant from the 2nd respondent. Annexure A5 - True copy of the Letter No. AT/PSB/VI/CNB Bank./CPPC/2017 dated 02.03.2017 issued to the applicant by Sr. Accounts Office, O/o. Respondend No. 2. AnnexureA6- True copy of the representation dated 22.02.2017 sent by the applicant to the 5th respondent together with its annexures. AnnexureA7- True copy of the Communication No. 266/11/Pension/KMN/ 17-18 dated 25.04.2017 to the 2nd respondent by 4th respondent. AnnexureA8- A status of the complaint having complaint ID 9743 filed to the 2nd respondent. Annexure A9 - True copy of the PPO No. 410198800291 together with its Annexures along with relevant portion of typed copy. Annexure A10- True copy of the LPC cum data for revision of pension issued from INS Tunir along with the covering letter dated 02.07.2024 is

A X Sherin produced. Annexure A11-True copy of the representation preferred by the applicant through the CPENGRAMS complaint portal on 21.11.2023. Annexure A12- True copy of the letter to the Nodal Appellate Authority, Grievance Cell (6th respondent) dated 20.02.2024 together with the letter from the Office of the 3rd respondent by the Sr. Accounts Officer (Navy) dated 20.02.2024. Annexure A13- True copy of the representation preferred by the applicant to the Nodal Appellate Authority(6th respondent) on 09.02.2025. Annexure A14- True copy of the reply from the Sub Lieutenant, Dy Civilian Establishment Officer for Commanding Officer dated 15.05.2025. Annexure A15- True copy of the representation dated 22.12.2025 submitted by the applicant to the 6th respondent. Annexure A16 - True copy of the letter issued by the 4th respondent to the 3rd respondent and the 2nd respondent dated 03.02.2026. Annexure R-1 - A true copy data sheet dated 14.02.2025 approved by PCDA(N). Annexure R-2 - Copy of INS Tunir letter No. 266/7/SD dated 15.05.2025. Annexure R-3 - Reminders issued to PCDA (N), Mumbai & PCDA (Allahabad) requesting to process the case manually dated 03.02.2026, 07.04.2026 and 20.05.2026. Annexure R-4 – Copy of letter No. Pay/III/Pension/Corr dated 30.06.2026 of PCDA (N) Mumbai.

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Annexure R-5 - Copy of letter dated 15.07.2026 for LPC cum data sheet to PCDA (N), Mumbai for further necessary action. Annexure R-6 - PCDA(N) Mumbai vide letter No.Pay/III/Pension/Corr. 2026- 27 dated 03.08.2026. ******

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