Under the new rule, now employees will be retired not at the age of 60 but at the age of 55. The court says that this step is necessary to provide more opportunities to the youth and increase efficiency in the administrative structure. After this rule, which will come into effect from 2025, the retirement plans and pension calculations of many employees will be affected. This will increase opportunities for new recruitment in government offices, but will create confusion among the already working employees. Many unions have demanded a reconsideration of the decision, terming it “unjust”.
High Court removed the new rule
Big impact of High Court’s decision
This decision of the High Court will affect lakhs of government employees who are going to complete 60 years of age in the next few years. Now he will have to retire 5 years before the scheduled time. This will not only affect their pension amount but will also affect their future financial plans. Many experts say that with this decision the government will get an opportunity to provide jobs to the youth, but there will also be a shortage of experienced employees. At the same time, the possibility of change in the rules of the new pension scheme after retirement is also being expressed so that the affected employees can get relief.
Government’s stand and preparation of new policy
According to government sources, this step has been taken with the aim of increasing administrative efficiency and giving opportunities to the youth. This policy, which will be implemented from 2025, was already being discussed in many ministries. The central government is calling this change a part of the “Generation Transition Policy”, so that young thinking and new energy can be brought into government departments. However, after this decision the government may also have to face opposition from the employees. Many state governments are also considering adopting this policy, so that uniform retirement age can be implemented across the country.
Reaction and protest of employee unions
Employee organizations have warned of agitation, calling the decision “anti-people”. He says that suddenly reducing the retirement age will affect the career and family plans of the employees. Union representatives argue that if the government wants to increase efficiency, then modern training and resources should be made available for this, rather than reducing the retirement age. In the coming times, demonstrations and strikes may be seen across the country on this issue.
What’s next: rethinking or permanent change?
Now all eyes are on the Central Government and the Supreme Court whether this decision will be reconsidered or it will be implemented across the country. If this decision is implemented permanently, then there will be a big change in the career graph of lakhs of employees. Experts believe that the government should consider alternative solutions such as “Voluntary Retirement Scheme” or “Phasewise Implementation” before taking this decision. At present, there is an atmosphere of both confusion and anxiety among the employees.