🔊 High Court Verdict: Old Pension Scheme for DSC 2003 Teachers
Hyderabad, July 29: In a major relief to government teachers selected under DSC-2003, the Telangana High Court has ruled that the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) is applicable to them, rather than the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
🔹 Notification Year Matters More Than Appointment Date
The court stated that the key criterion is the notification year (2003), not the date of appointment. This judgement came after several DSC-2003 selected teachers filed petitions requesting inclusion under the OPS, which was applicable until August 31, 2004.
🔍 What the Petitioners Argued
- The recruitment notification was released in November 2003.
- The selection process was completed by June 2004.
- Appointment orders were issued only in November 2005.
- However, the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) was introduced from September 1, 2004.
The petitioners argued that since the recruitment process was completed before CPS implementation, they must be covered under the Old Pension Scheme.
⚖️ Court Agrees with Teachers' Argument
The High Court bench concurred with the petitioners' argument and ordered the government to apply the Old Pension Scheme to DSC 2003 selected teachers. This ruling sets a strong precedent for similar cases in the future.
📢 Teachers Union Welcomes Verdict
Damuk Kamalakar, President of the Telangana CPS Teachers & Employees Association, expressed happiness over the verdict, calling it a victory for thousands of affected teachers.
✅ Key Highlights of the Verdict
- DSC-2003 teachers to receive Old Pension Scheme benefits.
- Notification date (2003) considered as basis for pension eligibility.
- Huge relief for those appointed after September 1, 2004.
📌 Conclusion
This landmark judgement by the High Court of Telangana brings long-awaited justice to DSC-2003 government teachers. It reaffirms that notification year holds more legal weight than the appointment date when it comes to pension policy eligibility.
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