STATE OF MYSORE & ANR. versus S.V.NARAYANAPPA

STATE OF MYSORE & ANR. versus S.V.NARAYANAPPA

Interpretation of the government order requires continuity of service from January 1, 1960 until the date of order without any break; the High Court's interpretation that breaks in service during this period are immaterial was erroneous.

Parties
Appellant: State of Mysore; Respondent: S.V. Narayanappa
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
22 August 1966
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal by Special Leave
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Regularisation of Appointments, Seniority, Continuity of Service, Interpretation of Government Orders
Administrative Law Service Law Constitutional Law Regularisation of Appointments Seniority Continuity of Service Interpretation of Government Orders

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Parties

State of Mysore

Appellant

S.V. Narayanappa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal by Special Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent was entitled to have his appointment regularised under the Government Order dated September 22, 1961 despite a break in service.
  2. 2 Interpretation of the conditions for regularisation as prescribed by the Government Order.

Ratio Decidendi

Interpretation of the government order requires continuity of service from January 1, 1960 until the date of order without any break; the High Court's interpretation that breaks in service during this period are immaterial was erroneous.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No interference with High Court's order due to government assurance; no order as to costs