Union Minister Jitendra Singh Calls for Revisiting Pension Rules to Minimise Litigation

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for a comprehensive review of pension regulations to ensure that evolving social realities are adequately reflected in government policies, stating that many pension disputes arise because existing rules have failed to keep pace with changing societal needs. He emphasised that the ultimate objective of pension administration should be to prevent litigation through timely policy reforms rather than resolving disputes after they reach the courts.

Addressing the 2nd National Workshop on Pension Litigation, organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, the Minister said the Government is committed to creating a zero-litigation pension ecosystem through simplified rules, improved grievance redressal, stronger coordination among Ministries and proactive identification of recurring issues before they develop into legal disputes.

Earlier, welcoming the participants, Dhrubajyoti Sengupta, Joint Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, said the Department’s vision is centred on improving the ease of life of pensioners through policy reforms, digital governance and effective litigation management.

The workshop was attended by Ms. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare; Smt. Sukriti Likhi, Secretary, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare; Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs; and R. Venkataramani, Ld. Attorney General for India. (UPDATED ON 20TH JULY 2026)