LAWS(P&H)-1996-4-199

ASI GURDEV Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Decided On April 12, 1996
ASI GURDEV Appellant
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Although these petitions are directed against different orders of compulsory retirement passed by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Rup Nagar (Ropar), the main point raised by the petitioners relating to the competence of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Rup Nagar to retire Assistant Sub Inspectors and Sub Inspectors of Police under Rule 3 of the Punjab Civil Services (Pre-mature Retirement) Rule, 1975 (hereinafter referred to as 'the rules of 1975') is common to all the petitions and, therefore, all the petitions are being decided by a common order.

(2.) A brief reference to the facts is necessary for the purpose of appreciating various points raised in the writ petitions.

(3.) Shri S. K. Sharma, learned counsel for the petitioners, raised the following points in support of challenge to the impugned orders of retirement:-