(1.) HEARD both sides. This Writ petition challenges the order, dated 29.01.2010 and the order dated 31.1.2010 under Rule 56(1)(c) of the Fundamental Rules issued by the second respondent. The petitioner though had reached the age of superannuation by 31.1.2010, he was not allowed to retire so as to enquire into grave charges and in public interest. The petitioner was informed that he will be paid sustenance allowance equivalent to pension.
(2.) THE grievance of the petitioner was that the order is illegal and is liable to be set aside on the ground that it was contrary to the sprit of G.O.Ms.No.144, P&AR Department, dated 8.6.2007.
(3.) IT was also stated that the petitioner was suspended on 29.1.2010 under Rule 17(e) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. In the suspension order, dated 29.1.2010, it was stated as follows: