Section 67(1) in U.P. Zila Panchayats Service Rules, 1970
(1)If a servant retires on attaining the age of superannuation, his service-book may, if desired, be returned to him after all the formalities with regard to his retirement are completed and the payment on account of his salary, allowances and bonus etc., have been audited. Where a service-book is not returned it shall be retained for a period of five years after retirement, after which it may be destroyed. In case of death of a servant, his service-book may be given to his relatives on application after the final settlement of all dues, if any, of the deceased servant. Should no application be received within five years of such settlement the service-book may be destroyed.
