JUGAL CHANDRA SAIKIA versus STATE OF ASSAM AND ANR.

JUGAL CHANDRA SAIKIA versus STATE OF ASSAM AND ANR.

Order of compulsory retirement was based on the recommendation of the Screening Committee, formed upon perusal of entire service records and relevant reports including the Rao Committee report. As subjective satisfaction was reached on objective consideration, and no arbitrariness or absence of evidence shown, the High Court was right in upholding the order.

Parties
Appellant: Jugal Chandra Saikia; Respondents: State of Assam and Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 March 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From Assam High Court Division Bench Confirmation of Compulsory Retirement
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compulsory Retirement, Screening Committee Recommendation, Judicial Review of Administrative Orders
Service Law Compulsory Retirement Screening Committee Recommendation Judicial Review of Administrative Orders

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Parties

Jugal Chandra Saikia

Appellant

State of Assam and Anr.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From Assam High Court Division Bench Confirmation of Compulsory Retirement

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether compulsory retirement order was arbitrary or unreasonable
  2. 2 Whether entire service record and relevant material were objectively considered
  3. 3 Whether principles laid down in Baikunth Nath Das case were applied

Ratio Decidendi

Order of compulsory retirement was based on the recommendation of the Screening Committee, formed upon perusal of entire service records and relevant reports including the Rao Committee report. As subjective satisfaction was reached on objective consideration, and no arbitrariness or absence of evidence shown, the High Court was right in upholding the order.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs