Section 25 of Kerala High Court Service Rules, 2007

25. Special provision regarding compulsory retirement in public interest :- A member of the Service who has completed 20 years of qualifying service or attained the age of 50 years may be compulsorily retired in public interest by giving him notice of not less than three months in writing, if the Chief Justice on assessment of his record of service is of the view that such member is not fit to continue in service. Provided that the notice intimating the proposed action shall contain the grounds on which the proposed action is taken and the person concerned shall be given an opportunity to represent against the proposed action and to be heard in person. Provided further that no adverse confidential records shall be used against him unless he is given a chance to represent to the immediate superior officer of the reporting authority against the adverse comments seeking its expunction. Explanation :- Record of service mentioned in the rule will be the record of any punishments imposed on the employee concerned during his service and the confidential records for the last three years.