UNION OF INDIA & ORS. vs K.T. SHASTRI

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that K.T. Shastry, a Senior Scientific Officer, was entitled to retire at the age of 60 years rather than 58 years as claimed by the Union of India. The Court interpreted the Defence Science Service Rules, particularly Rule 12, which mandates that conditions of service for members of the service should align with those applicable to similar civilian officers. The Court found that the Office Memorandum regarding retirement age did not apply to Shastry, affirming his right to continue in service until the age of superannuation as per the established rules.