JUDGMENT

Leave granted.

2. The respondent was retired from State Police Service of Punjab as Deputy Superintendent of Police. After his retirement he filed a suit for declaration that he was entitled to be promoted from the post of Police Inspector to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police with effect from 9-9-1964,the date when his juniors were promoted as Deputy Superintendent of Police. He further claimed relief for all consequential benefits, rights and privileges. The suit was dismissed by the Trial Court. On appeal the Addl. District Judge, Patiala set aside the decree of the Trial Court and decreed the respondents suit holding that the respondent deserved promotion as Dy. S. P. w.e.f. 9-9-64 and consequently he was entitled to all benefits, rights and privileges which he would have drawn had he been promoted on 9-9-64. The decree became final as no appeal was filed against the judgment and decree of the Addl. District Judge. The respondent put the decree into execution for the recovery of arrears of salary w.e.f. 9-9-64 till his date of retirement, arrears of pension and other amounts. In addition to the benefits arising from the decree, the respondent claimed compound in