STATE OF RAJASTHAN Vs. D D SOOD

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is an appeal by special leave from the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Jaipur Bench, Jaipur (hereinafter referred to as 'the CAT') D / -17th November 1994 in O.A. No. 333/ 94.

(2.) On 29th August, 2000 when the matter came up before the Bench, it was found that since some of the issues involved in this appeal, could have wider implications in States other than Rajasthan also, it would be appropriate to have the assistance of the Union of India and a notice was issued to the learned Solicitor General to assist the Court. Mr. Harish N. Salve, learned Solicitor General is present before us and has assisted us in dealing with this appeal.

(3.) Respondent Shri D. D. Sood filed on Original Application before the CAT. The reliefs sought for by him in that application read as follows:-