D.T.C. vs Balwan Singh

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of pension entitlement for ex-employees of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) who availed of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). The Court noted that the exclusion of periods of leave without pay from qualifying service for pension was upheld in D.T.C. v. Lillu Ram, but a reconsideration was warranted due to concerns regarding the treatment of such leave and the lack of notice to employees regarding their absence. The Court emphasized that employees with over 10 years of service are entitled to pro rata pension under the Pension Rules, despite having less than 20 years of service, thereby clarifying the application of Rules 27 & 28 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.