JUDGMENT :

V. Kameswar Rao, J.

1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner with the following prayers:-

“In view of the facts and circumstances stated herein above, it shall be expedient for the ends of justice and equity that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

a. Issue writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari calling for the record of the petitioner's case leading to the orders (decisions) dated 21.06.2021 & 27.08.2021, rejecting the petitioner's application/notice dated 01.06.2021 and 28.06.2021 for Voluntary Retirement and quash the same and further issue writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondent to process the petitioner's case of Retiral Benefits and other incidental exercise to be performed following the petitioner's voluntary retirement in accordance with law.

b. Pass such other or further orders as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in facts and circumstances coming to the notice during the pendency this petition.”

2. In substance, the petitioner is challenging the rejection of his application / notice for voluntary retirement, with a consequential prayer that he be granted the retiral benefits.

3. The