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Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that recovery of excess pay from retired government servants under Rule 65-66 of the MP Civil Services Pension Rules is unenforceable unless fraud or misrepresentation is proven. The judgment reinforces that forced undertakings cannot override procedural compliance and protects pensionary benefits from administrative recovery.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that a disabled son of a deceased government servant is entitled to a lifetime family pension under Rule 47(6) of the Pension Rules, 1976, provided the disability manifested during the parent's service. The ruling mandates inclusion in the family pension scheme regardless of age, ensuring financial security for dependents with permanent disabilities.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that retiring employees on 30th June are entitled to annual increments due on 1st July, aligning with the Supreme Court's 2023 precedent. This decision impacts government pensioners and clarifies post-2023 applicability rules, ensuring timely verification of entitlements.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the recovery of Rs. 3.02 lakh from a retired government employee, holding that state circulars prohibit such deductions if retirement is due within one year of the recovery order. This reinforces a strict timeline for departmental recoveries and protects pensioners from arbitrary post-service adjustments, setting a clear precedent for all state employees.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that government employees retiring on 30th June are legally entitled to the annual increment effective 1st July, aligning with Supreme Court precedent. The ruling mandates immediate payment of increments, impacting pension calculations and retirement benefits for thousands of public servants.