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Bombay High Court holds that a government servant can unilaterally withdraw a voluntary retirement notice before the intended date without prior approval, striking down arbitrary rejection orders. The ruling mandates payment of salary arrears and consequential benefits, reinforcing the right to reconsider retirement decisions under service law.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that transfer orders targeting government employees within two years of superannuation must be justified by specific, compelling reasons - otherwise they violate established administrative policy. This sets a clear precedent protecting service rights of nearing-retirement officials and mandates procedural fairness in departmental transfers.
CAT Kolkata quashes disciplinary proceedings against a retired Group 'A' officer, ruling that once the disciplinary authority accepts an inquiry report under CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, it cannot later issue a disagreement note. The decision reinforces natural justice principles, protecting government employees from arbitrary post-facto revisions in disciplinary actions.