Goa, Oct. 12 -- The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has held that repeated delays in pension payments to retired Pernem Municipal Council employees violated their human rights and recommended that outstanding dues be cleared within 30 days, with 8% annual interest.

In its inquiry report dated October 12, the Commission said pensions pending from February to September 2026 must be paid by the Directorate of Municipal Administration and the Pernem Municipal Council. The complaint was filed by three former employees, including a widow of a deceased employee.

The Commission noted that pension arrears had earlier been cleared only up to January 2026. It also recommended a permanent mechanism to ensure pensions are disbursed during the las...