Allahabad HC Fines Centre and Railways ₹50K for Denying Notional Increment to Retired Employees

The Allahabad High Court imposed a ₹50,000 cost on the Union of India and Indian Railways for denying notional increment to employees retiring on June 30, despite Supreme Court rulings in C.P. Mundinamani and M. Siddaraj.

The Railways cited pending policy updates, but Justice J.J. Munir ruled that the pendency of clarification cannot justify non-compliance.

The Court ordered pension revisions and arrears from May 1, 2023, to be paid within three months.

While contempt notices were avoided, the Court cautioned the Director General, RPF, and Railway Board to comply with judicial orders.