H. Chandra Shekhar vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a retired Geologist, is entitled to the benefits of either unamended Rule 247A or Rule 248 of the Karnataka Civil Service Rules, 1958, whichever is more beneficial for calculating his pension. The Court found that the appellant was within his rights to claim the benefit of unamended Rule 247A, which allows for the counting of past service in a government aided institution for pension purposes. The judgment of the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal was set aside, and the appeal was allowed, directing the respondent to consider the appellant's application for pension fixation within three months.