SOHAN SINGH Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The order dated 02.11.2012 passed by Armed Forces Tribunal, Chandigarh Regional Bench, dismissing the petitioner's Original Application wherein he sought the benefit of pension for Army service is under challenge in this writ petition.

(2.) The petitioner was enrolled as MT (Driver) in the Army on 21.01.1963. The terms and conditions of petitioner's engagement are well described by the respondents in para 4 of their speaking order dated 30.06.2010 (Annexure P6) which reads to the following effect:-

(3.) The petitioner further attempted to substantiate his plea that on completion of 7 years of colour service, the petitioner was entitled to the benefit of 8 years of 'reserve service' but was not retained/further engaged for want of a vacancy, on the basis of his Discharge Certificate (Annexure P2).