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S. B. SINHA, DALVEER BHANDARI
State Of Rajasthan – Appellant
Versus
Sarjeet Singh – Respondent
JUDGMENT
S.B. Sinha, J.—Leave granted.
2. The State of Rajasthan made a Scheme for supply of water in the villages known as "Jal Pradyot Yojna". The State was to contribute 50% of the total costs whereas the rest 50% was to be borne by the Gram Panchayat. Pursuant to or in furtherance of the Scheme, the Gram Panchayat of Indragarh employed several persons including Respondent No. 1 herein as a pump driver. He was initially appointed for a period of six months. The term of his appointment was extended from time to time. The total period during which Respondent No.1 remained employed was from 19.9.1996 to 7.11.1997. The Scheme was to be completed upto 7.11.1997. As the Scheme came to an end, the services of Respondent No. 1 were terminated. He filed an application for his regularization of his services as a pump driver before the Labour Welfare and Conciliation Officer, Hanumagarh. In reply to the notice issued by the said authority, the Public Health & Engineering Department of the State inter alia contended that Respondent No. 1 had never been appointed by it and in fact was appointed by the Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat, Indragarh.
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