THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V. RAMULU WRIT PETITION NO. 26594 of 199 Dated: 11-08-2005 Between: M.Veera Bhadraiah. …Petitioner And A.P. State Irrigation Development Corporation Limited, Hyderabad. … Respondent THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V. RAMULU WRIT PETITION No.26594 of 1999 ORDER: It is represented by the learned counsel on either side that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by the decision of the Apex Court in PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK VS. VIRENDER KUMAR GOEL. In view of the same, this writ petition is liable to be dismissed. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed. However, the respondents, having permitted the petitioner to retire voluntarily, cannot withhold the retiral benefits to him, as per his eligibility. The respondents are therefore directed to pay the same in accordance with law, if not already paid. No costs. _________________ (C.V. RAMULU, J) Dt:11-08-2005 ghn