Bindu Thayyil T. v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court bench quashed several interim orders staying the termination of contract employees under the MGNREGS scheme. The court held that contractual appointments do not entitle incumbents to automatic re-employment beyond the agreed period, noting that fresh selection ensures fairness and employment opportunities for others. Appeals were dismissed as the appellants' cases were against the l
What did the court decide?
Writ appeals and writ petitions dismissed. Interim orders vacating the termination of contract employees are set aside. Service of writ petition WPC 1633/2019 remanded to Single Judge.