CWP(T) No. 8695/2008 . 19.08.2009 Present: Mr. A.K. Gupta, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. P.K. Sharma, Additional Advocate General, Mr. J.K. Verma and Mr. Anil Jaswal, Deputy Advocate Generals, for respondents No. 1 to 3. Trilok Chauhan, Advocate, for respondent No. 4. The petitioner was appointed as unskilled worker on 13.8.1958. He was appointed on temporary basis and was subsequently brought on regular establishment on 1.8.1965. He superannuated on 30.6.1973. The petitioner is seeking pro rata pension. We are of the considered view that the present petition is barred by delay and laches. The cause of action has arisen to the petitioner in the year, 1973. The present petition has been filed after a lapse of 36 years from the accrual of the cause of action. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed on the ground of delay and laches. No costs. (R.B.Misra), Acting Chief Justice (Rajiv Sharma), Judge August 19, 2008. bhupender