Section 157(2) in The Navy (Pension) Regulations, 1964
(2)An application for service pension [***] [Omitted & Inserted by S.R.O. 238, dated 21st June, 1977] (disability pension in the case of T.B. patients), accompanied by necessary documents, may be submitted to the accounts officer concerned prior to the anticipated date of transfer of the individual to the pension establishment.