Employees appointed before 2004 may qualify for old pension, High Court says
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said some employees appointed before 2004 may qualify for the old pension scheme even if regularised later.
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By Aditi Sharma , Editor, India & Education
Published 16 Oct 2026, 9:08 AM IST
The ruling turns on the date of initial appointment and the circumstances of later regularisation. Eligibility will depend on the applicable service rules.
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Aditi Sharma — Aditi Sharma leads e Akhabaar's India and Education desks. She edits national news from across the states and follows schools, universities, entrance examinations and education policy, with a focus on what official…
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