Q2683
The Central Government issued two notification liberalizing pensionary benefits to civil servants and members of the armed forces retiring on or after the prescribed dates. The validity of the notification is challenged on the ground that they are violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct?
A.
The Central Government has power to prescribe any date for liberalizing the pensionary benefits and therefore the notifications are valid
B.
The notifications are valid as they rightly make a difference between civil servants and members of the armed forces
AnswerC.
The notifications are invalid as there is no nexus between the prescribed dates and the purpose which they seek to achieve
D.
The notifications are invalid as the classification between civil servants and members of the armed forces is illogical
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
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