Petitioner was serving as Secretary to the Chairman NERMC Society (now RIMS). He was compulsorily retire from service in public interest by an order dated 8th March, 1991 purportedly in exercise of the power under FR 56 (j) with effect from the forenoon of 11.3.1991. The order was later modified to be effective from 1.4.1991. The impugned order reads :

"Order by the Chairman Imphal, the 8th March, 1991

No.B/1044/83-MC. Whereas the Chairman, NERMC Society Manipur is of the opinion that it is in the public interest to do so.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (j) of Rule 56 of the Fundamental Rules, the Chairman, NERMC Society, Manipur hereby give notice to Shri L. Debenkumar Singh, Private Secretary to Chairman, NERMC Society, Manipur that he, having on attaining the age more than fifty five years shall retire from service with effect from the forenoon of 11.3.91 or from the date of service of this notice on him, whichever is later.

Further, the Chairman, NERMC Society, Manipur is pleased to allow him to draw 3 (three) months' pay and allowances in lieu of notice.

By order and in the name of the Chairman.

Sd/-(C.Das)

North Eastern Regional Medical College Soc

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