Section 21 of The High Court Judges Salaries and Conditions of Service Act, 1954
Save as may be otherwise expressly provided in the relevant rules relating to the grant of extraordinary pensions and gratuities, the authority competent to grant pension to a Judge under the provisions of this Act shall be the President of India.
Summary
- The President of India is the primary official authority responsible for granting pensions to High Court Judges.
- This rule covers standard pensions granted under the provisions of the Act.
- The only exception is if specific rules relating to extraordinary pensions and gratuities expressly state that a different authority must grant them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who officially grants a normal retirement pension to a High Court Judge?
The President of India is the competent authority to grant pensions under this Act.
2. Does the President of India personally handle every single type of pension or gratuity payout?
Not necessarily, because specific rules regarding extraordinary pensions and gratuities might expressly designate a different authority.
3. Can the Governor of the state where the High Court is located grant the standard pension?
No, the Act specifically names the President of India as the sole competent authority for standard pensions.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 21 of The High Court Judges Salaries and Conditions of Service Act, 1954, who is the primary authority competent to grant a standard pension to a Judge?
Q2.Under Section 21 of The High Court Judges Salaries and Conditions of Service Act, 1954, in what exact situation might someone other than the President grant a pension?
Q3.Under Section 21 of The High Court Judges Salaries and Conditions of Service Act, 1954, what specific types of payouts are mentioned as potentially having different rules for the granting authority?
Q4.Under Section 21 of The High Court Judges Salaries and Conditions of Service Act, 1954, does a standard, ordinary retirement pension fall under the President's granting authority?