H. LYNGDOH & ORS. vs GROMLYN LYNGDOH, JUDGE

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, a temporary Judge of the District Council Court, did not attain permanent employee status under Assam Fundamental Rule 9(22) despite being placed in a different pay scale. The Court emphasized that to be considered permanent, confirmation in the post is necessary, which was not applicable as the respondent's compulsory retirement age was 55 years under Rule 56. The Court upheld the termination of his services by the District Council, affirming that the absence of Governor's sanction for his appointment rendered it invalid.