JUDGMENT

Dated this the 25^th day of November, 2025 The petitioner is before this Court aggrieved by non-

enhancement of the retirement age of the petitioner from 58 years to 60 years.

2. The petitioner states that he joined the Kerala State Warehousing Corporation as a Class IV Worker and he is now working as Godown Keeper. The petitioner has attained the age of 58 years on 05.11.2025. As per the norms of the Government of India, the retirement age of the employees of the Warehousing Corporation is 58 years.

3. On the request of the petitioner and other workers, the 3^rd respondent, after discussions and studies, decided to place a request before the State Government to enhance the retirement age of the employees of the Warehousing Corporation. The Labour Department has issued a Government Order dated 18.02.2021 increasing the age of plantation labours from 58 to 60 yeas, contends the petitioner.

4. While the Corporation as well as employees were expecting a decision of the State Government, the petitioner has been served with Ext.P6 letter of the 4^th respondent stating that he would attain the age of 58 and hence as per the Rules, the petitioner has to retire on 30.11.2025. The petiti