N. Paul Vasanthakumar, J.

This writ petition is filed praying to declare Government Order No.08-LD(A) of 2014 dated 01.01.2014 issued by the Government sanctioning compulsory retirement on the basis of the recommendations made by the High Court in its communication dated 11.06.2013 as illegal and against the provisions of law, to quash communication of the High Court dated 11.06.2013 recommending compulsory retirement and for issuance of directions directing the respondents to allow the petitioner to complete his service up to 60 years with all consequential benefits.

2. According to the petitioner, he was selected and appointed as Officiating Munsiff by order of the governor dated 26.10.1983 and was posted as Munsiff, Banihal by High Court order No.721 dated 27.10.1983. He was promoted as Sub-judge by order dated 23.11.1995 and considering his integrity and performance, he was considered for appointment as District and Session Judge and ultimately promoted as District and Sessions Judge by order dated 24.10.2001. He was confirmed on the said post after completing the probation period on 10.06.2003. Petitioner was given selection grade in the cadre of District and Sessions