P.D. GOEL vs HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH REGISTRAR GENERAL

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the retirement notification issued under Rule 14 of the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2004, which stated the appellant's retirement at age 58. The Court held that the notification was contrary to law as it was not issued by the appointing authority, the Governor, and that the adverse entry in the Annual Confidential Report was improperly made. The Court upheld the Single Judge's decision to strike down the adverse entry and ruled that the appellant is entitled to all consequential benefits, thereby reinforcing the authority of the Governor in such matters.