NAINA KATHIAT 2026.07.13 15:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document NAINA KATHIAT 2026.07.13 15:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document It has been clearly and unequivocally held in State of Punjab & Ors. v. Kesar Singh, RSA No. 4523 of 2011 (O&M), decided on 10.04.2015 that an employee covered by the Punjab Government instructions dated 27.08.1996, who attained the age of 50 years before the withdrawal instructions dated 31.01.2007, is entitled to exemption from the typing test and release of annual increments from the date of attaining 50 years. 11. Once the petitioner has attained the age of 50 years and as per the reforms NAINA KATHIAT 2026.07.13 15:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document NAINA KATHIAT 2026.07.13 15:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document NAINA KATHIAT 2026.07.13 15:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document