The Decision of the Government of Tamil Nadu to give pension to those who joined in Service after 01.04.2003 is appreciable. I joined as a High Court Judge on 10.12.2005 and retired as a Chief Justice on 14.03.2017. Every month, when I am getting pension, I used to recall why I am paid pension though other Government servants who joined after 01.04.2003 are not being paid monthly pension. Similarly, persons elected as MLA and MP are being paid monthly pension even though they are elected after 01.04.2003.

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[03/01, 18:11] Sekarreporter: [03/01, 18:11] Sekarreporter: The Decision of the Government of Tamil Nadu to give pension to those who joined in Service after 01.04.2003 is appreciable.

I joined as a High Court Judge on 10.12.2005 and retired as a Chief Justice on 14.03.2017.

Every month, when I am getting pension, I used to recall why I am paid pension though other Government servants who joined after 01.04.2003 are not being paid monthly pension.

Similarly, persons elected as MLA and MP are being paid monthly pension even though they are elected after 01.04.2003.

According to me there is discrimination in paying pension for one set of persons and not paying to another set of persons even though payment of pension is made on the basis of different set of rules.

The present decision of the Government of Tamil Nadu, is truly a welfare measure as Government servants are being rewarded on their past, honest and dedicated service.

Justice N.Paul Vasantha Kumar,
Former Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir.
03.01.2026.
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