Surya Kant, J.

1. The petitioner seeks quashing of the order dated 26.11.2008 (Annexure P7), whereby, the benefit of past service rendered by him w.e.f. 20th July, 1970 to 31st March, 1974 towards the retiral benefits has been declined. The petitioner also seeks a mandamus to direct the respondent-University to count the afore-stated service towards qualifying service for pension and Gratuity etc.

2. The petitioner was appointed as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry by the respondent-University w.e.f. 20th July, 1970 vide appointment letter (Annexure R/3) which reads as follows:-

" Shri Ravi Prashar

Junior Research Fellow

Department of Chemistry,

PU, Chandigarh

Dear Sir,

With reference to your application for the post of Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry, I am to inform you that the Syndicate at its meeting held on 18.07.1970 has appointed you as a Teaching Assistant (Physical Chemistry) in the Deptt . of Chemistry, PU Chandigarh, @ Rs.350/-p.m. (fixed) w.e.f . the date you start work, for a period of three years.

The appointment will be governed under the rules/regulations of the University.

Piease make it convenient to report for duty