Athar Minallah, C.J. The petitioners have invoked the jurisdiction of this Court under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 asserting that the respondent Institution has not adjudicated their claims, which were filed in 2018.
2. The learned counsel who has appeared on behalf of the petitioners has stated that the latter had filed their respective representations but were informed that they were not entitled to claim the benefit of "old age pension".
3. The learned counsel for the respondent Institution was asked whether the respondent Institution has adjudicated the grievances of the petitioners under section 33 of the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Act, 1976 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act of 1976'). He has stated that the petitioners have not filed any complaint under the said provision. Taking a fair stance, he has stated that if the petitioners file their respective complaints, then they shall be placed before the adjudicating authority for initiating proceedings in accordance with law.
4. It is settled law that grievances can only be considered and adjudicated upon in the manner prescribed under the relevant law. The petitioners would be at liberty to file their respective complaints so that they can be adjudicated by the competent authority under section 33 of the Act of 1976. In case such complaints are filed by the petitioners, then this Court expects that the competent authority will adjudicate the grievan ces expeditiously and with due diligence, preferably within ninety (90) days from the date of receiving a certified copy of this order . The petition is, therefore, accordingly disposed-of. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.