UNION OF INDIA vs BALIAR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that under the Railway Services Pension Rules, specifically Rule 22 and Rule 27, prior service with state governments qualifies for pensionary benefits when transferred to the railways. The Court affirmed the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision allowing the respondent's claim for complimentary railway passes, emphasizing that the total qualifying service, including prior government service, should be considered. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, upholding the Tribunal's ruling.