@ HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH: BILASPUR Writ Pgiition (Si No. 124 of 2DO§ Pgtitioner Shyam Bai, Dlo. Shri Kanwal Das, aged about 52 years, Rl0._ Vinage Saila, Post Paii, TahsH Pali, Distt. Korba (CG). Versus Resgondents 1) State of Chhattisgarh, through Secretary Pubiic Works Department, Mantralaya, D.K.S. Bhawan, Raipur (CG). ’ 2) Sub Divisiona! Officer, sub Divisionai No.1, Public Works Department {PWD} Katghora, Distt. Korba (CG). (Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of india) SB: Hon’bie Mr. Sarish‘ K. Agnihotri, J. Present: Siiri Vin‘od Tekam, counseifor the petitiSHer. Shri U.N.S. Deo, GovtAdvocate forthe State. ORAL ORDER (Passed on 9‘“ January, 2098) 1) By this petition, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner, who was employed .on 1‘4-1989 as permanent Gangman in the Public Works Department, District Korba, and has worked for more than 25 years/a3 Gangman, seeks a relief that the petitioner being permanent Gangman be retired at the age of 62 years in accordance with the Chhattisgarh Shaskiya Sevak {Adhivarehiki— Ayu) Adhiniyam, 1967 (for short, “the Act, 1967’) read with Fundamental Rule 56. 2) According to learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner attained the status of permanent employee, as defined under Rule 2 (c) of the Chhattisgarh (Workcharged and Contingency Paid Employees) Pension Rules, 1979 (for short, “the Rules 1979”), framed under Article 399 of the Constitution of lndia. After having attained the status of the permanent empioyee the petitioner would retire on attaining the age of 62 years on superannuation under the provisions of the Act, 1967. 3) Leamed caunsel appearing for the petitioner wouid submit that case of the petitioner is squarely covered by the decision of this Couit passed on 4‘“ January, 2007 in Writ Petition (S) No. 1G8I2005 (Govind & others Vs. State of C.G. and others) and other connected matters, 4) Learned counsel appearing for the respondents/State does not dispute the submissions made by teamed counsei appearing for the petitioner. 5) Accordingly, the petitionet, who is a permanent Gangman, is entitled to retire on attaining the age of 62 years, in accordance with the Act, 1967. The petition is accordingly allowed, subject to verincation of the facts. No order as to costs. Sd/— Satish K. Agnihotri Judge