PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs NARATA SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which directed the Punjab State Electricity Board to count the work charged service of Narata Singh for pension eligibility under the relevant regulations. The Court emphasized that the service rendered by the respondent as a work charged employee in the Punjab State should be considered as qualifying service for pension under the Board's regulations. The judgment reinforces the principle that service under the State should not be disregarded when determining pension eligibility, thus allowing the respondent's claim for pension benefits.