https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311204 The HC ruled that applications for the Freedom Fighters Pension Scheme should be accepted regardless of submission date, addressing the practical challenges faced by applicants in remote areas. The Court directed the Government to verify documents and determine eligibility, emphasizing that pensions should be paid from the date of the original application, contingent upon proof submission. However, the Court denied retrospective pension benefits, aligning with the Scheme's intent to honor freedom fighters rather than compensate retroactively. The petition was disposed of without any order as to costs. en-us Fri, 14 May 1993 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:47:07 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311204 The HC ruled that applications for the Freedom Fighters Pension Scheme should be accepted regardless of submission date, addressing the practical challenges faced by applicants in remote areas. The Court directed the Government to verify documents and determine eligibility, emphasizing that pensions should be paid from the date of the original application, contingent upon proof submission. However, the Court denied retrospective pension benefits, aligning with the Scheme's intent to honor freedom fighters rather than compensate retroactively. The petition was disposed of without any order as to costs. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 14 May 1993 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311204