Balakrishnan Nair, J.

The point that arises for decision in this case is whether the service rendered by the appellant in the Central Reserve Police Force can be reckoned for the purpose of computing the terminal benefits payable from the K.S.R.T.C.

2. The brief facts of the case are as follows: The appellant was working in the C.R.P.F from 1.7.1964 to 26.6.1976. He was discharged from the said Force on his request. Later he joined the K.S.R.T.C on 24.8.1978. He retired from the service of the

K.S.R.T.C on 31.1.2000. The terminal benefits payable to him, including D.C.R.G, were sanctioned as per Exhibit P3 order. The service rendered in the Military will be reckoned for pensionary benefits under the State Government, even if the incumbent was discharged from service on request. The said benefit was extended to the persons who served under the C.R.P.F also as per Exhibit P4 dated 7.3.2009. On the strength of those orders, the petitioner submitted Exhibit P5 representation before the K.S.R.T.C, praying that the service rendered by him under the C.R.P.F may also be reckoned for the purpose of computing pensionary benefits. As per the direction of this Court, the K.S.R.T.C c