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Supreme Court of India 2017-05-05 disposed

Samar Kumar Das vs State of West Bengal & Ors

Bench: 2 — <UNKNOWN>, <UNKNOWN>

In Brief

This interim application concerned a voluntary retirement (VRS) request made by a public servant. The Supreme Court clarified that under the applicable service rules, employees who have completed 55 years of age or 20 years of service must have their VRS applications considered by the State. Finding no need for further clarification, the Court directed the State to pass a formal order on the pending VRS application within two weeks, thereby resolving the matter promptly.

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