THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.25651 of 2006 ORDER: The petitioner submitted an application in the year 2006 for sanction of freedom fighters’ pension. The grievance of the petitioner is that though more than three years have elapsed, the respondents have not taken any steps. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. The process of the sanction of freedom fighters’ pension that started few decades ago, is still on, with no possibility of its reaching finality in the near future. Scores of cases are pending. Matters of this nature ought not to be pending for such a long time. In many cases, the applicants are leaving this world on account of old age. No useful purpose would be served, if ultimately it is found that they were eligible for sanction of the pension. It may be true that the Government is flooded with applications, genuine as well as bogus. Though it would take quite some time for processing the application, it should be ensured that the genuine applicant is not denied honour and benefit. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to complete the processing of the application submitted by the petitioner, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:10.03.2010 kdl