Joint Forum of Retired CSIR Scientists in Group IV vs COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH on 3 November 2026

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH 61/35, COPERNICUS MARG,NEW DELHI-110001 Order Sheet Item no.: 50 O.A./1971/2024 (DELHI) [ INCREMENT ] [ SENIOR CITIZEN ] Court No.: 4 No of Adjournment: 23 Order Dated: 03/11/2026 JOINT FORUM OF RETIRED CSIR SCIENTISTS IN GROUP IV Vs COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

For Applicant(s) Advocate : Mr. Vaibhav Vutts, Ms. Aamna Hasan, Ms. Anupriya Shyam For Respondent(s) Advocate : Mr. Jasbir Bidhuri Order of The Tribunal Without prejudice to the rights and contentions of either party, during the course of hearing, it was brought to the notice of this Tribunal that an affidavit dated 16.10.2026 has been filed on behalf of the respondents, wherein the following has been stated: "16. Without prejudice, it is submitted if the said benefits are given to the applicants herein, then there will be huge financial implication on the CSIR which is n the vicinity of 130 crores." Taking note of the aforesaid submission, the respondents are directed to take appropriate instructions as to the financial implications that may arise in the event this Tribunal, upon consideration of the merits of the matter, were to restrict the applicants' claim to the period of three years immediately preceding the date of filing of the present proceedings, keeping in view the principles laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Union of India v. Tarsem Singh.

It is, however, made clear that the aforesaid observation is purely prima facie in nature and shall not be construed as an expression of any opinion by this Tribunal on the merits of the present matter. List the matter on 04.12.2026.

Dr. Anand S Khati Member (A) Manish Garg Member (J) Suraj Bisht ( steno 'c' )