S.C. Dharmachikari, J.

1. The claim in the present petition is of pension. Since we had directed the Registry to list all matters related to pension and pensionary claims out of turn, even this matter was listed, though under caption “for directions”, but with the consent of the advocates appearing for both sides, we took it up for hearing and final disposal. Even otherwise the matter was ready for final disposal. On 30th August, 2012, this court passed the following order:-

“1. Issue notice to the Respondents, returnable on 14th September, 2012. Notice to state that this Writ Petition may be finally disposed of at the admission stage.

2. The learned Counsel for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 waive notice on behalf of their respective parties.”

2. Then, on 24th June, 2014, the petition was allowed to be amended by incorporating a challenge to the validity of Government Resolution dated 17th October, 1967, copy of which was annexed as Exhibit 'A' to the affidavit in reply of the second respondent. On that date, the petition was formally admitted.

3. Shortly stated, the facts are these. The petitioner before us is an Indian citizen. The first respondent is a corporation, though registe