Section 64(2)(a) in Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978
(a)After completing Form 5, Head of office shall send Form 5 in original to the Audit Officer, [not later than six months before the date of retirement of the Government servant] [Rule 64(2)(a), after the words 'Audit Officer', the words 'not later than six months before the date of retirement of the Government servant' inserted - G.O.Ms.No.242, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 08-05-1997 with effect from 19th November 1985.], with a covering letter in Form 8 along with the Government servant's service book and service roll, if any, duly completed up-to-date and any other documents relied upon for the verification of the service claimed in such a manner that they can be conveniently consulted.