RAJ KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Rule 19 of the Border Security Force Rules, 1969, concerning pension eligibility upon resignation. The Court held that the G.O./Circular dated 27.12.1995, which allowed personnel to resign and claim pensionary benefits, was based on a misinterpretation of the rules. Consequently, the Court upheld the authority's decision to retract pension benefits for those who resigned without fulfilling the requisite service period, affirming that such resignations were invalid for pension claims under the BSF Rules.