Surendra Kumar Saini Ors. v. State P H E D Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition by PHED workmen challenging rejection of their claim for semi-permanent status from two years after initial engagement instead of 01.01.1995. The court held seniority was irrelevant under the Work Charge Rules and granted relief to three Helpers; claims of two Beldars for Helper status were rejected but they were granted semi-permanent status benefits.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to assign semi-permanent status to three Helpers on completion of two years' service and grant consequential benefits; two Beldar-petitioners entitled to semi-permanent benefits;