D. MURUGESAN, J.

1. The review applicant seeks to review the order dated 22.10.2010 passed in Writ Petition No.16933 of 2009. The review application arises under the following circumstances. The review applicant (hereinafter referred to as "the petitioner") entered into the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service as a Judicial Magistrate on 22.2.1982. After his promotion to the post of Subordinate Judge, he was promoted to the next cadre of District Judge on 3.5.2000 and he also served from 28.10.2002 to 31.12.2005 as District Judge cum Chief Judicial Magistrate, Uthagamandalam. As per the Rules applicable to the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service, his performance was reviewed during the year 2007 for continuance in service beyond the age of 58 years and he was not permitted to continue. On a challenge to the said order, this Court set aside the same in a writ petition. Thereafter, he was re-instated into service on 17.10.2008 and posted as First Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai. On attaining the age of superannuation, he was allowed to retire on 31.1.2009 without prejudice to the pending disciplinary proceedings. On the date of retirement, a charge memo dated 2