1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.
3. Since the issue involved in both the cases is
identical, both the matters were heard analogously and
disposed of by the present common order.
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4. Both the Writ Petitions have been filed inter alia
seeking a direction on the Opp. Parties to extend the
benefit of pension and other pensionary benefits, in
terms of the provisions contained under OCS (Pension)
Rules 1992.
5. It is the case of the Petitioners that Petitioners were
engaged as NMR prior to the cut-off date i.e. 12.04.1993
so prescribed by the Finance Department in its
resolution dt.15.05.1997.