Keralam Govt Enhances Retirement Age Of District Judicial Officers From 60 Yrs To 62 Yrs
The Government of Keralam has issued an order on Thursday (September 10) enhancing the age of superannuation of the judicial officers of the District Judiciary from 60 years to 62 years.
The decision comes following the Apex Court's direction on July 22 in All India Judges Association case to all States/UTs to consider enhancing the retirement age of District Judges to 61 years, after consulting with the respective High Courts.
Initially, the State government was not inclined to increase the retirement age. However, following the recent order on September 1, the matter was examined in detail and a decision was made to enhance the age to comply with the order.
“In view of the aforesaid directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, Government have examined the matter in detail and are pleased to enhance the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers in the District Judiciary of the State from the existing 60 years to 62 years,” reads the government order.