( 1 ) THIS appeal is by the workman M. C. Raju challenging the order made by the learned single Judge on 12-10-1982 dismissing his Writ Petition No. 34992/82.

( 2 ) THE brief facts relevant for the disposal of this case may be stated as follows: the appellant was in the service of the respondent from the year 1947. After he attained the age of 55 years the respondent gave him an extension of service for six months. On the expiry of the extended term he was sought to be retired from service with effect from 1-10-1982. The appellant made a request to the respondent to continue him in service until he attains the age of 58 years, as per Annexure-C, on the ground that the Model Standing Orders prescribed under the Karnataka Industrial employment (Standing Orders) Rules, 1961, (hereinafter referred to as the rules), have been amended with effect from 11-3-1982 by inserting Clause-15a providing 58 years as the age for retirement or superannuation of a workman. As there was no response from the respondent to his request he filed Writ Petition No. 34992/82 seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondent to continue him in service till he attained the age of 58 years. The

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