A writ petition was filed by the respondent before the High Court claiming that he is entitled to pension taking into companysideration the services rendered by him in the Armed Forces during the period when emergency was proclaimed.
It was stated that there was a gap of more than three years between the date of discharge from the Armed Forces and his date of appointment as Veterinary Live Stock Development Assistant.
In the writ petition filed the respondent re iterated his claim for pension.
Placing reliance on Rule 4 iii , the aforesaid claim of the respondent was declined by the appellant.
The State reiterated its stand that since there was a gap of more than three years, he was number entitled to any pension.
According to him he fulfilled the companyditions and therefore he was entitled to pension.
