Armed Forces Tribunal
Manju Rani vs Union of India on 28 October 2026
ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH CHANDIGARH
AT CHANDIMANDIR
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OA 963 of 2026
Wednesday, the 28th day of Oct, 2026
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SUDHIR MITTAL, MEMBER (J)
HON'BLE LT GEN (DR) RANBIR SINGH, MEMBER (A)
Smt Manju Rani
…… Applicant
(By DS Jaswal, Advocate)
Versus
Union of India and others
…… Respondents
(By Jagjot Singh Lalli, Deputy Solicitor General of India through VC)
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The applicant was in a receipt of disability pension. The same was discontinued after the extent of disability fell below 20%. CWP No. 4873 of 2002 was filed challenging the discontinuation of disability pension. The same was transferred to this Regional Bench and re-numbered as T.A. No. No. 169 of 2009. It was dismissed in default on 01.04.2011. The applicant had died on 30.08.2010.
It appears that a sum of Rs.1,73,618/- was paid in excess to the husband of the applicant during his life time.
The applicant seeks grant of family pension. The only hindrance is refund of Rs.1,73,618/- Learned counsel for the applicant has submitted that the applicant is willing to refund the aforementioned amount from her family pension. The same may be recovered in instalments. This offer has been made to the respondents but has not been accepted.
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Mr. Jagjot Singh Lalli, Deputy Solicitor General of India accepts notice on behalf of respondents and waives service and seeks time to file reply. Adjourned to 16.04.2027.
(Lt Gen (Dr) Ranbir Singh)
(Justice Sudhir Mittal) Member (A)
Member (J)
28thOct, 2026 ‘b’