2024 (10) TMI 791 - HC - Indian Laws

Extension of benefit of NFU Scheme to Group-B Officers of the petitioner-association - HELD THAT - The learned Tribunal has not properly appreciated the contentions advanced in the OA. While no merits expressed on the entitlement of the petitioners to the relief sought by them, it was incumbent on the learned Tribunal to examine the petitioners prayer for extension of the benefit of NFU Scheme to Group-B Officers of the petitioner-association on merits, and return a finding of the prayer, one way or the other. That has not been done. The impugned order cannot be sustained, and is accordingly quashed and set aside - Application stands remitted to the learned Tribunal for decision afresh in accordance with law, after extending an opportunity to all parties concerned.

Summary

The High Court quashed the impugned order and remitted the case back to the Tribunal for a fresh decision. The petitioner, an association of Group-B officers, sought extension of the NFU Scheme, which was only granted to Group-A officers. The Court found that the Tribunal did not properly consider the petitioner's contentions and directed a reevaluation. The parties are to appear before the Tribunal on 15 October 2024.