Rajasthan Agr.Univ.Bikaner vs State Of Rajasthan & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, having opted for the Contributory Provident Fund (C.P.F.) Scheme under the Notification dated 17th August, 1991, is not entitled to claim pension after retirement. The Court emphasized that the option exercised by the respondent was valid and accepted by the appellant-University, thus precluding any claim for pension despite the lapse of the initial three-month period for opting. The appeal by the Rajasthan Agriculture University was allowed, overturning the High Court's directive to reconsider the respondent's claim for pension.