In Brief
Karan Singh, an employee of Delhi Transport Corporation, sought pension benefits under the Central Civil Services Pension Rules, 1972 after applying for voluntary retirement. The appellant failed to complete the minimum qualifying service of 10 years required under Rule 22. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal, holding that the 10-year minimum service requirement is a statutory mandate that cannot be waived. The Court emphasised that pension rules have binding legal force and their requirements must be strictly met; ignorance of these rules is no defence for those seeking their benefits."
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