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possible that the forfeiture of service for the period

in question might result, not in a mere postponement

of the officer's retirement, but in a reduction of

the pension that he will earn if he remains in the

Indian Army until required to retire under the age

rules.

In order to minimise the possibility of further

difficulties arising from this case, I am to request

that a communication may be sent to Captain Taylor

without delay, informing him that, should his absence

from India extend beyond one month from the date on

which the communication reaches him, such further

period of absence will, unless contribution is paid

in respect of it, not count as service for Indian

pension. Unless therefore, the Colonial Government

or some other authority, can be induced to pay the

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contribution, or the Officer is prepared either to

pay it himself or to forfeit service for pension, he

should return to India without delay.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

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