Notices on behalf of opposite parties no.1 and 2 have been accepted by the learned Chief Standing Counsel, while Sri Prabhu Ranjan Tripathi, learned counsel has put in appearance on behalf of opposite parties no.3 and 4.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present case is covered by the judgment and order dated 24.01.2012 passed in Writ Petition No.435 (S/S) of 2012, Saleem Akhtar vs. State of U.P. and others. The aforesaid order reads as under:-
"The issue with respect to enhancement of age of the employees of U.P. State Road Transport Corporation is pending before the State Government since 05.01.2012. The learned counsel for the petitioner informs that the Election Commission of India has already informed the Chief Election Officer of the State that the Commission has no objection with respect to take decision by the State Government regarding enhancement of age of the employees of the Corporation, but no propaganda/ advertisement be made.
As the matter is pending before the State Government regarding enhancement of age of the employees of the Corporation, accordingly the Principal Secretary, Transport Department, Civil Secretariat, Lucknow is hereby directed to examine and take decision on the recommendation sent by the Managing Director, U.P. State Road Transport Corporation for enhancing the age of the employees and take decision within one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.
The retirement of the petitioner will be subject to the decision of the State Government."
The present writ petition is disposed of finally in terms of the judgment & order dated 24.01.2012, passed in Writ Petition No. 435 (S/S) of 2012, Saleem Akhtar vs. State of U.P. & others.
The retirement of the petitioner will be subject to the decision of the State Government.
With the aforesaid observations and directions, the writ petition is disposed of finally.
Order Date :- 10.2.2012 Suresh/