9.4.2009 Present: Mr. Rakesh Jaswal, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Vivek Thakur, Addl. A. G. and Mr. Anil Jaswal, Dy.A.G. for the respondents. CWP(T) No.3748/2008 (OA No.1243/96) It is stated at the bar by Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. Advocate General that prior to the 1972 Rules, the qualifying service for the purpose of pension was 20 years. In the present case, the petitioner only worked for 12 years. Hence, in this view of the matter, the prayer of the petitioner cannot be allowed. The petition is disposed of. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. April 9, 2009 (rana)