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Gauhati High Court rules that railway officers cannot claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) if they fail to apply for available government quarters of their entitled class, even after vacating official accommodation. The court also ordered refund of any HRA already paid under such circumstances, reinforcing strict compliance with administrative circulars.
CAT Patna sets aside a ₹2,02,549 pension recovery order issued without a show cause notice, reinforcing that administrative actions must comply with audi alteram partem. The tribunal directed a full refund within 90 days, underscoring that procedural fairness is non-negotiable even in financial recoveries against retired employees.
CAT Ernakulam ruled that a retired railway employee cannot be denied leave encashment due to administrative errors in service records, upholding the principle of legitimate expectation. The tribunal emphasized that certified pay slips and grievance records must prevail over retrospective corrections, protecting employees from bureaucratic oversights.
Patna High Court holds that recovery of excess salary paid to railway employee for over 17 years is impermissible under Rafiq Masih precedent, reinforcing five-year limit.