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Bench said there was no justification for such disparities. (Img: IANS)
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union Government to constitute a committee within two weeks to formulate uniform guidelines on post-retirement facilities for former chief justices and Judges of High courts, noting that the availability of essential amenities currently varies significantly across States.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymala Bagchi and Justice V Mohana issued the direction while hearing a writ petition concerning the security and other post-retirement facilities extended to retired High Court Judges.
Pointing to the disparity in benefits across the country, Chief Justice told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that there was a clear lack of uniformity among the States in extending post-retirement facilities to retired High Court Judges.
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The Supreme Court suggested that the Union Government constitute a committee to frame uniform norms for post-retirement facilities for former High Court Chief justices and Judges, warning that it would otherwise have to set up one itself. Solicitor General Mehta assured the Court that the Centre had no objection and would address the issue.
Noting that benefits such as domestic help, drivers, telephone, medical reimbursement and government accommodation vary across States, the Bench said there was no justification for such disparities and directed the Centre to constitute the committee within two weeks. It also asked the panel to submit its recommendations to the Union government and the Supreme Court within three months.
