Kerala Service Rules - Part III (Dies-Non: Counting for Pension as Qualifying Service)
This post details the amendment to Rule 31, Part III of the Kerala Service Rules, as per GO(P)No.165/2019/Fin dated 27/11/2019. It explains how periods of interruption in service, including those treated as 'Dies-Non' due to participation in strikes, are now considered qualifying service for pension purposes, effective from 16-12-2009.

Key Points of the Amendment
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Amendment Details: As per GO(P)No.165/2019/Fin dated 27/11/2019, Rule 31, Part III of the Kerala Service Rules has been revised.
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Rule 31(a): Interruptions in an employee's service will not count for pension unless the regular service before the interruption qualifies for pension, and the interruption period is condoned, unless otherwise specified.
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Rule 31(b): Periods of interruption due to participation in a strike, treated as 'Dies-Non', will now count as qualifying service for pension.
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Effective Date: The provision allowing 'Dies-Non' periods to count for pension as qualifying service is effective from 16-12-2009.
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