CHAMPAKLAL CHIMANLAL SHAH vs THE UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a temporary employee of the Union of India, was not entitled to the protections of Article 311(2) of the Constitution as he failed to establish quasi-permanent status under Rule 3 of the Central Civil Service (Temporary Service) Rules, 1949. The Court clarified that both conditions of Rule 3 must be fulfilled for quasi-permanence, which the appellant did not meet. Consequently, the termination of his service was deemed valid, and his claims for illegal termination and salary arrears were dismissed.