GUWAHATI, India, Dec. 20 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Nov. 20:

1. Heard Mr. Y. S. Mannan, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S. Kataki, learned Standing Counsel, AEGCL for respondents No. 2, 3, 4 & 5. None appeared for the respondent No. 1.

2. Challenge made in this petition is to the Office Order dated 01.03.2023, issued by the General Manager (HR), i/c, AEGCL, whereby, the claim of the petitioners for coverage under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) has been rejected. The petitioners have also prayed for a direction to the respondent authorities to implement the Office Memorandum dated 03.03.2023, issued by the Additional Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pens...