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|Thursday, 19 February 2026Rajasthan HC Upholds Pension Rights for RFC Retirees in RFC Retired Officers vs State of Rajasthan (2026) held that The court held that the Pension Regulations of 1990 remain valid and enforceable unless formally withdrawn as per the procedure outlined in the State Financial Corporation Act.
The case involves two writ petitions concerning the withdrawal of Pension Regulations for employees of the Rajasthan Financial Corporation (RFC). The petitioners challenged a notification that retroactively withdrew these regulations, arguing that it violated their entitlement to pension benefits. The court ruled that the Pension Regulations of 1990 remain in effect, and employees who retired after a specific date are entitled to pension unless they opted for a Contributory Provident Fund scheme. The RFC was directed to extend pension benefits accordingly.
The court held that the Pension Regulations of 1990 remain valid and enforceable unless formally withdrawn as per the procedure outlined in the State Financial Corporation Act.
Employees who retired after the order dated 12.08.2004 are entitled to pension benefits unless they opted for the Contributory Provident Fund scheme.
The judgment categorizes employees into three groups based on their retirement dates and options regarding pension or CPF, ensuring clarity in entitlement.
Notification issued to withdraw Pension Regulations
Conclusion of arguments
Judgment reserved
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