M.C. DHINGRA vs U O I

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of pensionary benefits for government employees who transitioned from temporary service under the Central Government to permanent positions in State Governments. The Court interpreted the Circular issued on March 31, 1982, emphasizing that employees who were retrenched or applied for new posts with proper permissions are entitled to have their combined service counted for pension purposes. The ruling clarified the conditions under which pension liabilities would be shared between the Central and State Governments, ultimately upholding the rights of the appellant to receive pension benefits based on his cumulative service.