DAVINDER SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

215/2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-9283-2021 (O&M) Date of decision: 05.05.2026 Dr. Davinder Singh .... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .... Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Satnampreet Singh Chauhan, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Anil Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.3. ----- NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the order dated 23.03.2021 (Annexure P-3) wherein the age of retirement of Medical Specialist and Medical Officer has been reduced from 70 to 65 years. Further, seeking quashing of order dated 26.04.2021 (Annexure P-5), passed by Civil Surgeon, Jalandhar, whereby the petitioner was relieved from services w.e.f. 30.04.2021 without giving any notice. Petitioner is also seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to allow him to continue his services till attaining SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.05.05 16:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-9283-2021 (O&M) -2- the age of 70 years in view of order dated 17.10.