Allowed
Jharna Kar v. the Union of India and Ors.
Calcutta HCWPA/2863/2023
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
This writ application sought direction to pay family pension to the petitioner-wife of a deceased BSF personnel without a succession certificate. The High Court held family pension is a statutory right, directed immediate payment, and outlined procedure to adjudicate any future claims by other potential heirs if they emerge.
What did the court decide?
Directed BSF Authority to start paying family pension three months prior to judgment and to reinvestigate claim if another person produces marriage certificate.