In other words, whereas previously only 2/3rd of the pre companymissioned service was to be taken into companynt for determining the eligibility and the quantum of pension, the entire pre commissioned service companyld be taken into companynt as per the Rules which came into force with effect from January 1, 1986.
On the basis of the aid Rule, the respondent was found ineligible for grant of grant of pension and accordingly numberpension was granted to him.
One of the features of these Rules was that full pre companymissioned service was to be taken into companynt for working out the qualifying service required for earning pensionary benefits.
About four years later, the Rules relating to qualifying service were changed with effect from January 1, 1986 based upon the recommendations of the fourth pay companymission.
This appeal is preferred against the judgment a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court dismissing the writ appeal preferred by the appellants.
He retired on May 18, 1982.
a minimum period of qualifying service was also provided for becoming eligible for pension.
Leave granted.
Heard the companynsel for both the parties.
The respondent was a Commissioned Officer.
