(1.) This appeal is by certificate from the judgment dated 19/04/1974 of the High court of Kerala.
(2.) This appeal concerns the validity of Rule 13aa of the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1958 hereinafter called the Rules and two orders which are marked P-2 and P-6.
(3.) In order to appreciate Rule 13aa, it is necessary to refer to Rules 12, 13a, 13aa. These rules were framed in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution. These rules came into existence on 17/12/1958.