STATE OF PUNJAB Vs. R.P. MONGA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS is an appeal directed by the State of Punjab and others against the judgment and decree dated 26.10.1987 vide which Shri Pirthipal Singh Grewal, the then Additional District Judge, Patiala, accepted the appeal against the judgment and decree dated 30.4.1985 passed by Shri J.R. Singla Sub Judge first Class, Patiala.

(2.) BRIEFLY stated that the plaintiff has filed a suit for declaration to the effect that he continues in the grade of Rs. 200-450/-, subsequently revised to Rs. 700-1200 w.e.f. 1.1.1978, and is entitled to all the benefits of the grade aforesaid and service benefit of regularization and seniority arising from the plaintiff's previous service from 2.4.1966 to 22.12.1967.

(3.) LEARNED counsel for the State and other appellants herein, filed written statement denying the contents of plaint submitting therein that as per terms and conditions, the services of the plaintiff were terminated on expiry of stipulated period which fell on 25.9.1969. He was again appointed as Technical Assistant on ad hoc basis from 27.9.1969 to 8.12.1969. On completion of his term on 8.12.1969, his services were terminated and thereafter, he was appointed as Inspector in the scale of Rs. 140-300/- w.e.f. 9.12.1969.