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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
A.S. SUPEHIA, L. S. PIRZADA
Jaidevbhai Bhupatbhai Dhadhal – Appellant
Versus
State Of Gujarat – Respondent
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| 1. judicial review of premature retirement involves evaluating performance records. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioner's arguments focus on authority and procedural fairness. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. respondent defends authority based on constitutional provisions. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. legal basis for premature retirement outlined in service rules. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. judicial review limited in cases of compulsory retirement. (Para 29 , 30) |
| 6. writ petition dismissed upholding the decision and authority. (Para 33) |
Judgment :
1. RULE. Learned Assistant Government Pleader waives service of Rule for the respondent - State. The present petition emanates from the Notification dated 18.07.2016 passed by the Legal Department notifying the premature retirement of the petitioner, who was serving as a Additional District Judge. The name of the respective petitioner stands at Sr. No.13 of the Notification. He has been prematurely retired at the age of 55 years and 7 months.
SUBMISSIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF PETITIONER
5. In this regard, learned advocate Mr.Mrugen K. Purohit, appearing for the petitioner, has referred to the contents of the affidavit filed by the High Court. He has also referred to the
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