GANGTOK, OCT 26: In a significant development, the High Court of Sikkim has withdrawn its earlier decision to enhance the retirement age of its officers and employees from 58 to 60 years, with immediate effect.
The move comes amid a series of changes to decisions taken during the tenure of former Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder, with the present dispensation revisiting several of the measures introduced under his leadership.
According to a notification dated October 17, 2026, the decision to revoke the retirement age enhancement was taken in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the Full Court on October 14, 2026. Agenda Item No. 1.
The notification revokes Order No. 161/HCS, dated July 2, 2024, which had raised the age of superannuation for High Court officers and employees from 58 to 60 years. The revocation has come into force with immediate effect, the Notification says.
अनलाइन् खबर पत्रिका तथ्य जाँच र आचारसंहिता प्रतिवेदन:
यो सामग्री हाम्रा सम्पादक टोलीद्वारा तथ्य प्रमाणीकरण र प्रेस काउन्सिल अफ इन्डिया आचारसंहिता बमोजिम प्रकाशित गरिएको हो।
