BALRAM GUPTA Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) SPECIAL leave granted.

(2.) IN 1980 the appellant was working as an Accountant in the Photo Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi. By that time the appellant had rendered more than 20 years' service. By the letter dated 24th of December, 1980 the appellant sought voluntary retirement from the service after having completed more than 20 years' service. The said letter dated 24th of December, 1980 which was addressed to the Director, Photo Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated, inter alia, as follows:

(3.) SUB rule (4) of Rule 48 A prevents withdrawal of resignation letter except with the approval of the authority. The said Sub rule (4) provides as follows: