LAWS(DLH)-2016-12-74

UNITED BANK OF INDIA Vs. KAMLESH PRATAP SINGH

Decided On December 06, 2016
UNITED BANK OF INDIA Appellant
V/S
Kamlesh Pratap Singh Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The afore-stated Letters Patent Appeal and writ petition raise similar issues and are, therefore, being disposed of by this common judgment for clarity and convenience. At the same time, as facts in each case are required to be noticed and there are dissimilarities, we have preferred to separately deal with each case. LPA No. 403 of 2015

(2.) LPA No. 403/2015 impugns the order and judgment of the learned Single Judge dated 5th May, 2016 passed in W.P.(C) No. 3521/2014 titled Kamlesh Pratap Singh v. United Bank of India .

(3.) The United Bank of India by notification/circular dated 16th August, 2010 and in terms thereof had invited fresh options from the serving and retired employees to join the pension scheme. The short question is whether the respondent was eligible and qualified to exercise option and join the pension scheme as per notification/circular dated 16th August, 2010.