GOVT OF TAMIL NADU vs P.A. MANICKAM

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Fundamental Rule 56(d) regarding compulsory retirement must be strictly adhered to, and failure to refer an employee's case to the review committee as mandated by G.O.Ms. No.761 constitutes a violation of procedural requirements. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the respondent's compulsory retirement was invalid due to non-compliance with the review process, thereby treating the respondent as reinstated with consequential benefits. The judgment emphasizes the necessity of following established procedures in public service retirements.