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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
A.K.MOHAPATRA
Ajit Kumar Mohapatra – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. compulsory retirement order explanation (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioner's employment history and background (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. challenges against retirement process (Para 8 , 10) |
| 4. counter-affidavit by the opposite party regarding previous disciplinary action (Para 11 , 12 , 14) |
| 5. court's examination of retirement policy (Para 15 , 18 , 34) |
| 6. arguments on integrity and efficiency (Para 16 , 19 , 21 , 23) |
| 7. reference to supreme court judgments on compulsory retirement (Para 24 , 25) |
| 8. validity of the review committee's decision (Para 30 , 32 , 33) |
| 9. court's reasoning against compulsory retirement decision (Para 42 , 44) |
| 10. final ruling and direction by the court (Para 45 , 46) |
JUDGMENT :
1. By filing the above noted writ application, the petitioner has approached this Court to quash the impugned order dated 12.11.2021 under Annexure-5 issued by the Opposite Party No.1 and further for a direction to the Opposite Party No.1 to allow the Petitioner to continue as Deputy Superintendent of Excise and In-Charge of Superintendent of Excise till his superannuation. The Order No.4388/Ex., Bhubaneswar dated 12.11.2021 has been issued in exercise of power under Rule 71(a) of
The court held that compulsory retirement must be based on a comprehensive review of performance, not merely on pending allegations, ensuring due process is followed in such decisions.
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Premature retirement must adhere to procedural guidelines, ensuring proper review of employee performance and status without overlooking established age thresholds and adverse record considerations.
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