VISITOR vs K.S. MISRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision to count the past service of K.S. Misra at Benaras Hindu University for pension purposes, as per Statute 61(6)(iv) of the University. The Court clarified that the respondent's option to have his previous service counted was valid upon depositing the gratuity received, thus entitling him to pension benefits. The ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to the statutory provisions regarding the counting of past service for retirement benefits.