30th June retirees case - Supreme Court passed comments- noncompliance costs as well as interest may be imposed.

Summary of Special Establishment Review • Conduct Special Establishment Review of Sub Post Offices (SOs) and Head Post Offices (HOs) from 3rd to 28th February 2025. • Online Establishment Review Portal goes live on 3rd February 2025. • Key Features of the Portal: • Auto-Fetched Data: A significant portion of required data will be automatically retrieved, minimizing manual input and reducing errors. • User-Friendly Interface: The portal is designed to be simple, allowing for accurate and prompt data entry by field offices. • Objectives: o Assess staffing needs for redeployment. o Rationalize post offices based on income-cost and population norms. • Timelines: Strict adherence required, monitored by the Minister of Communications. The purpose of the Special Establishment Review is to assess staffing needs for redeployment in deficit offices and to rationalize post offices that do not meet established income-cost or population norms. This review aims to ensure efficient operation and optimal staffing of Sub Post Offices (SOs) and Head Post Offices (HOs).