Central Government employees are petitioning for a return to the Old Pension Scheme, arguing that those recruited for vacancies advertised before 22 December 2003 should be eligible. They cite a 2023 Office Memorandum and request that the date of vacancy sanction or release letter be considered the notification date if issued prior to 22/12/2003. This aims to rectify perceived anomalies and include these employees under the older, more favourable pension rules.