New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Are you a retiree facing delays in your pension? Is your pension scheme a contributory scheme or a non-contributory scheme? If you are experiencing delays in receiving your pension benefits, you may have legal recourse through consumer courts to resolve the issue.

Furthermore, retirees whose pension benefits are directly linked to a 'contributory scheme' may have the option to specially seek legal recourse through consumer courts in cases of unjustified delays.

The remedy could provide an additional avenue for pensioners seeking timely payment of benefits and compensation for prolonged delays. However, the applicability of consumer protection depends on the nature of the pension scheme and the circumstances of the ...