Mool Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court writ petition (W.P.(C) 11084/2025) by Mool Singh against Union of India and others; service-related benefits of a BSF personnel; disability pension; ex-gratia lump sum compensation; attendant/attendance allowance; Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) arrears paid 28.08.2025; proposal pending before Ministry of Home Affairs; mandamus for release of benefits; interest @ 9% p.a. from date of entitlement/retirement, enhanced to 12% p.a. on default beyond eight weeks; reinstatement prayer raised but not separately adjudicated; petition disposed of on 08.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to release disability pension, ex-gratia lump sum compensation and attendance allowance within eight weeks, with interest @ 9% p.a. from the date of entitlement/retirement, escalating to 12% p.a. if not released within eight weeks; MACP arrears noted as already paid on 28.08.2025; reinstatement prayer not separately adjudicated.