STATE OF ORISSA vs DURGA CHARAN DAS

The Supreme Court held that Rule 6 of the Protection Rules framed under Section 23(2) of the Government of India (Construction of Orissa) Order, 1936, does not extend to claims for promotion to higher selection posts for public servants transferred to Orissa. The Court found that the High Court incorrectly assumed that the protection included promotion rights, emphasizing that the conditions covered by Rule 6 pertain only to pay, allowances, and pension. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and dismissed the respondent's writ petition.