#deemed acceptance

The Supreme Court ruled that a voluntary retirement notice under Pension Regulations becomes effective by default if the employer does not explicitly refuse it within the prescribed period, even if disciplinary proceedings are pending. This judgment clarifies the legal consequences of employer inaction and reinforces the binding nature of timely refusal, impacting service and pension entitlements for employees in regulated sectors like banking.

Central Administrative Tribunal rules that an FIR alone does not qualify as 'pending judicial proceedings' under Fundamental Rule 56(k), allowing deemed voluntary retirement to take effect upon notice expiry. The ruling clarifies procedural safeguards for government employees facing disciplinary action while seeking voluntary retirement.