Allahabad High Court Ruling: Daily Wage Service Must Be Counted for Pension Benefits

The Allahabad High Court has issued a landmark ruling in favor of daily wage employees. By dismissing a special appeal filed by the Uttar Pradesh government, the court has ensured that the rights of these employees are protected and that their years of service are not excluded from pension benefits.

In its order, the court clarified that any service rendered by an employee on a daily wage basis prior to their regularization must be counted as pensionable service. It is common for employees in government departments to work on a daily wage basis for extended periods before being regularized. Following this judgment, the entire duration of such service will now be included in pension calculations.

This matter is of immense importance to thousands of employees who were uncertain about their pension eligibility after retirement. The High Court's stance makes it clear that the continuity of service and the work performed during that period cannot be disregarded.

According to reports from the Amar Ujala network in Prayagraj, this verdict is a major victory for those in government service who spent their initial years working on daily wages. With the government's appeal dismissed, relevant departments must now implement this new arrangement in the pension determination process.

Legal experts believe that this decision will help reduce pension-related disputes at the administrative level. It is a positive step toward ensuring justice for employees regarding their tenure.

Relevant departments are now required to review the service records of all employees falling under this category. This is expected to improve pension amounts and eligibility, thereby providing financial security to retiring employees.

This ruling not only brings relief to current employees but will also serve as a precedent for daily wage workers in the future.