ORDER

This matter was dismissed twice for want of prosecution i.e on 28.7.2015 and thereafter on 9.11.2021, however, the same was restored vide order dated 18.2.2016 (M.C.C. No.581-2016) and 9.11.2021 (M.C.C No.1863-2021). The same was called for final hearing on 28.3.2022. Since nobody appeared, therefore, we directed to keep it for hearing on 29.3.2022. On 29.3.2022 also nobody appeared for the petitioner even when the matter was called out in the second round. Under such circumstances, since the petition is pending for last 20 years, we are left with no option except to decide it on merits with the assistance of learned Senior Counsel appearing for the respondent and on the basis of material available on record. Hence, we proceed to decide the same.

1. The petitioner has filed the instant writ petition challenging the notice dated 19.8.2002 (Annexure P-1), the order of rejection of his representation dated 18.11.2002 (Annexure P-11) and another order dated 18.11.2002 (Annexure P-12), whereby, he has been compulsorily retired.

2. The facts of the case are that the petitioner w