TAKHATRY SHIVADATTRAY MANKAD vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gujarat Government to reduce the appellant's pension and gratuity by 50% due to unsatisfactory service record, as per the provisions of the applicable service rules. The Court found that the appellant's compulsory retirement at 55 years was valid and that he was not entitled to benefits under the new age of superannuation of 58 years. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's challenge against the reduction of pension and gratuity, establishing that the government had the authority to make such reductions based on service performance.