Applicant's Counsel present.

Mr.S.Manu, Standing Counsel for R.2, 4 to 7 present.

Despite the directions on15.11.2017 reply of the respondents is not yet filed. Mr. S.Manu, learned counsel submits that either the reply will be filed before the next posting date or he will be filing a counsel statement.

Learned counsel for the applicant pointed out that as detailed in the M.A. provisional pension disbursement has also been discontinued.

Post on 03.01.2017.

Handover copy to the learned counsel on both sides.