K B THAKUR Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS writ petition has been filed against the Impugned order dated 26.6.2000, Annexure -7 to the petition.

(2.) HEARD learned counsel for the parties.

(3.) THE Board of Directors of Coal India Limited had approved a scheme known as 'Executive Voluntary Retirement Scheme, 1998', copy of which is Annexure -1 to the petition. The petitioner applied under that scheme vide Annexure -2. He mentioned in his application that his eyesight is weak on account of old age and ill -health. This application was forwarded to the Chairman -cum -Managing Director on 4.12.1998 vide Annexure -3. However, the application was rejected and he was communicated that decision by the order of the Chief Personal Manager, Khadia Project by order dated 28.1.1999, Annexure -4 to the petition. A perusal of that order shows that his application was rejected on the ground that a vigilance case is pending against him.