P.K. Saikia, J. - This appeal is directed against the order dated 25.06.2014, rendered by the learned Single Judge in WP(C) No. 6478/2006 allowing the petition.

2. We have heard Mr. S.C. Keyal, learned ASGI appearing for Union of India and Mr. U.K. Nair, learned counsel appearing for the respondent herein.

3. The facts, projected by the petitioner in WP(C) No. 6478/2006 (sole respondent herein, who would be referred to as petitioner hereinafter) are that the petitioner had been working as Rifle Man in Assam Rifles. On 22.01.2002, the petitioner preferred an application seeking voluntary retirement from service since he had reportedly completed the required length of qualifying service necessary for going on voluntary retirement.

4. His petition was accepted on 08.03.2006 and he was permitted to go on voluntary retirement w.e.f. 01.09.2006. A Discharge Certificate was also issued releasing him from service. It may be stated here that at that point of time, the period of service, rendered by the petitioner, was recorded as 21 years 6 months and 20 days.

5. However, subsequently, it appears to the respondent authorities in WP(C) No. 6478/2006 (appellants herein, who would be referred