Dismissed
State of Kerala v. Mathew Stephen
Kerala HCWA/138/2019
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court addressed whether provisional service in aided schools counts towards qualifying pension service for teachers who later join regular positions. Dismissing appeals generally but noting exceptions based on specific resignation circumstances and service records, the court ruled that resignation forfeits prior service under applicable rules unless specific conditions are met.
What did the court decide?
WRIT APPEALS dismissed; Deputy Director of Education directed to verify records regarding cessation of service and issue reasons for refusal if claim rejected.