(1.) Before we deal with this appeal on merit, certain facts, which were relevant and not in dispute in W. P. (C) No. 30 (K)/2006, are set out as under :
(2.) Claiming that his 'absorption' in the Department of Power was legal and ought to have been counted w.e.f.06.10.1993, (i.e. the date of his joining the parent department, as a Lecturer), respondent No. 6 has, now, preferred this appeal.
(3.) We have heard Mr. B. N. Sarma, learned Senior Counsel, appearing on behalf of the appellant, and Mr. C. T. Jamir, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Private respondents. We have also heard Mr. L. S. Jamir, learned Senior Govt. Advocate, appearing on behalf of the State respondents.