N. Paul Vasanthakumar, J.

1. Heard Mr.T.N.Sugesh, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.E.K.Kumaresan, learned counsel appearing for the 1st respondent and Mr.S.Ganeshkumar, learned counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent.

2. This writ petition is filed praying to quash the order dated 07.12.2013, rejecting the request of the petitioner seeking fixation of seniority in the cadre of Additional District Judge, Fast Track Court on ad-hoc basis for the purpose of getting enhanced retirement benefits.

3. Brief facts are that the petitioner was appointed on 24.2.1983 as Judicial Second Class Magistrate (J.S.C.M.) and promoted as Civil Judge (Senior Division) on 14.3.2001 and was promoted as Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court) on ad-hoc basis with effect from 01.9.2008 and further promoted as District Judge (Entry Level) on ad-hoc basis on 04.9.2009.

The petitioner retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.6.2010 after serving for a period of 28½years. The 2nd respondent became the Civil Judge (Junior Division) on 21.02.1983 and promoted as Senior Civil Judge on 15.3.2001 and was promoted as Additional District Judge (Fast Track Co