Pension Rules Prevailing When Voluntary Retirement Is Sought Apply To Govt Officer, Not Rules As On Expiry Of Notice Period: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled on pension rules, clarifying that the applicability of pension benefits should be based on the date of voluntary retirement application and not the notice period. The case concerned a dispute over pension eligibility where an employee’s retirement was delayed due to procedural issues. The court ruled that the pension benefits should be granted based on the date of application, reinforcing the employee's right to timely pension payouts.