Meghalaya HC denies pension to ex-Assam Rifles rifleman
In short
The Meghalaya High Court has denied pension benefits to a former Assam Rifles rifleman. It said voluntary discharge causes past service to be forfeited, even if the person had 10 years of qualifying service.
What the reporting says
The court said Rule 49(2) cannot be used merely because the person completed 10 years of qualifying service if Rule 26(1) on forfeiture of past service applies. The ruling affects pension eligibility for such cases.
Why it matters
The court said Rule 49(2) does not apply just because 10 years of qualifying service were completed if Rule 26(1) applies. The decision is relevant to pension claims by similarly placed ex-service personnel.