(1.) Heard the learned advocate for the petitioner as also the learned AGP.
(2.) The petitioner is claiming family pension after death of his wife who was lastly serving as a Matron in M.A. Podar Hospital, Worli, Mumbai.
(3.) The learned Member of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, by the impugned order by referring to Rule 6 of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1988 has refused to entertain the Original Application filed by the petitioner on the ground of jurisdiction. The reasoning is contained in paragraph no.