Ex-Serviceman Re-Employed on Contractual Basis Not Entitled to Civil Pension: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by an ex-serviceman seeking pensionary benefits for his civil re-employment. The Court clearly held that pension cannot be claimed merely on the basis of long duration of service unless the appointment is substantive, permanent and governed by statutory rules providing for pension. The judgment reiterates that pension, though a constitutional right, arises only after fulfilment of statutory eligibility…