Sec.Kerala State Elect.Board & Anr vs K.Sudhakara Panicker

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the Kerala State Electricity Board, remanding the case to the High Court for a fresh examination of the respondent's entitlement to past service benefits for pension computation. The Court noted a Government Order dated 2nd February 2001, which excludes certain public bodies from such benefits, and emphasized the need for the High Court to consider this order along with other relevant materials. The High Court was directed to reach a final decision within six months, given the respondent's retirement status.