SUBHENDU BHUSHAN MAHANTY Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS writ petition has been preferred by the petitioner for a declaration that he is entitled to continue in the service up to the age of 60 years in pursuance of Resolution, contained in Memo No. 7/V.V.P. -56/2004 Ka. 5826/Ranchi dated 26th October, 2004, issued by the State of Jharkhand, read with Resolution, contained in Memo No. 2/Estb.Co. -178/2004/ 1879, Ranchi dated 28th December, 2005 and other letters, as contained in Annexure 2 series. Further prayer has been made to set aside the order, contained in 1298 dated 31st October, 2005, whereby and whereunder, the petitioner has been superannuated with effect from 31st October, 2005.

(2.) AS the case can be disposed of on a short point, it is not necessary to discuss all the facts, except the relevant, as detailed hereunder.

(3.) THE State of Jharkhand enhanced the age of superannuation of its employees and amended Rule 73 of the Jharkhand Service Code by Resolution No. 5826 dated 26th October, 2004. The age of superannuation was enhanced from 58 to 60 years with immediate effect.