PAIARE LAL vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the retirement age of a Constable from the erstwhile PEPSU State, who contended that his service conditions, including retirement age, were protected under Section 115(7) of the States Re-organisation Act, 1956. The Court held that the retirement age applicable is that of the State of Punjab at the time of retirement, which is 58 years for Constables, thus dismissing the appellant's claim to retire at 60 years. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that the age of superannuation is determined by the regulations of the State where the employee is currently serving at the time of retirement.