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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
KARDAK ETE
Mithu Nath, S/o. Atindra Kr. Nath – Appellant
Versus
State of Assam, Rep. By The Comm. And Secy. To The Govt. Of Assam, Home And Political Deptt. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the factual background regarding nrc contractual engagements. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. petitioners argued against termination citing statutory rights. (Para 7 , 9 , 10 , 12 , 14) |
| 3. petitioners emphasized their consistent performance evaluations. (Para 8 , 11 , 13 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. counsel provided statutory defenses for the petitioners' sustained engagement. (Para 18 , 19 , 21 , 24) |
| 5. responses highlighted contractual provisions allowing termination. (Para 20 , 22 , 23) |
| 6. observations on discontinuation of the nrc project and its implications. (Para 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 36) |
| 7. legal framework guiding nrc updation regulations. (Para 34 , 35 , 37) |
| 8. clarification on contractual obligations and termination rights. (Para 38 , 39 , 40) |
| 9. judicial principles governing temporary employees and state obligations. (Para 42 , 43 , 46 , 47) |
| 10. final conclusions and dismissal of petitions based on lack of merit. (Para 48 , 49 , 50 , 51) |
JUDGMENT :
KARDAK ETE, J.
Heard Mr. P. K. Goswami, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. B. P. Borah, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 3148/2023 and WP(C) No. 6140/2021; Mr. K. N. Choudhury, learned Senior Counsel assi
Contractual employees have no vested rights to employment continuity when the associated project is concluded, and termination is lawful if conducted per the contract terms.
Contractual employment for retired officials cannot exceed five years or age of 65, based on the governing policy.
Continuous and necessary service by contractual employees requires consideration for regularization, transcending mere contractual limitations, provided sanctioned posts exist.
Engagement on a contractual basis in project-specific roles does not confer rights to permanency, and long service cannot override express terms of engagement.
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