Mani Ram vs The State Of Haryana And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the order of compulsory retirement of the appellant, a Sub Inspector of Police, was valid under Punjab Police Rules 18(1)(c) and Rule 5.32 of C.S.R. Vol. II, as the competent authority had the discretion to retire an employee upon reaching the age of 55. The Court emphasized that the authority must independently assess the service record, which was done in this case, and upheld the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition challenging the retrospective effect of the retirement order. The Court concluded that the appellant's retirement was effective from 7.9.1989, as per the initial notice served in compliance with the rules.