Mainpal Singh Chauhan v. Union of India & Anr.
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Delhi High Court; W.P.(C) 6028/2026; Mainpal Singh Chauhan v Union of India & Anr.; decided 14.05.2026; coram Anil Kshetarpal J and Amit Mahajan J. Petition for retiral benefits - compassionate allowance (Rule 41 read with Rule 39, CCS (Pension) Rules 1972), gratuity (Gratuity Act, 1972) and leave encashment - by petitioner whose services were dispensed with for using a fake Schedule Caste certificate and whose appeal was dismissed. Court held petitioner never sought such relief before the Appellate Authority and could move the Revisionist Authority under Rule 29, Central Reserve Police Force Rules, 1955; petition disposed of with liberty to pursue alternative remedy; territorial-jurisdiction objection of Respondents left unexamined. Keywords: compassionate allowance; compensation pension; CCS Pension Rules; gratuity; leave encashment; fake SC certificate; dispensation of services; appellate authority; revisionist authority; alternative remedy; territorial jurisdiction.