Pension: Rathore moves CAT against Union home secretary

In his application before CAT,Rathore,who was convicted of molesting Ruchika Girhotra,had stated “pension of a person was not bounty. It is legal entitlement,which can only be curtailed by an express provision of law and not otherwise”. He also stated that the orders directing withholding of pension on permanent basis could not be passed as the appeal was pending in the apex court.

The CAT bench had then observed “no competent authority can withhold pension on permanent basis” and had allowed the application filed by Rathore.

However,the pension has allegedly not been restored to date. Aggrieved,Rathore filed a petition demanding contempt proceedings against the Union Home Secretary.

After hearing the arguments,the tribunal posted the petition for resumed hearing on July 10. No notices were issued.