National Federation of Retired Employees v. Union of India & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(C) 6702/2024, National Federation of Retired Employees v. Union of India & Anr., Delhi High Court, Prateek Jalan, J., order dated 16.09.2025. Federation of retired FCI employees sought parity of medical benefits with serving employees under the Post-Retirement Medical Scheme (PRMS); annual revision per circular dated 14.07.2021 allegedly not carried out; revised benefits per circular dated 15.12.2022 effective 01.04.2023, next revision effective 01.04.2026; FCI stated a Review Committee with FCI Workers' Union representative was reviewing PRMS benefits; petition disposed of with directions permitting petitioner's representation to the Review Committee, possible interaction, and liberty to re-approach the Court if aggrieved after review; hearing date 27.10.2025 cancelled.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition and pending application disposed of with directions that the petitioner may make a representation to the Review Committee reviewing PRMS benefits; the Committee may call the petitioner's representative for an interaction; and the petitioner is at liberty to approach the Court again if aggrieved after the review. The next date of hearing (27.10.2025) stands cancelled.