Lajpat Rai Mehta vs Sec.To Govt.Of Pb.Dept.Of Irrn.& Power

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of entitlement to retiral benefits under the Punjab Civil Services Rules, specifically in relation to unauthorized leave taken by the appellant. The Court held that the appellant was entitled to pensionary benefits despite his absence, as the appellate court had correctly determined that the absence did not automatically disqualify him from such benefits. The Court upheld the appellate court's decision, emphasizing that the computation of benefits should exclude the period of absence but include the qualifying service rendered.