GURCHARAN DASS VAID vs STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Punjab Clerical Service Rules of 1960 do not apply to individuals governed by Section 115 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, as they were not issued with prior approval from the Central Government. The Court clarified that the seniority of the appellant and the 4th respondent must be determined according to the Punjab Rules of 1933, which govern their respective services. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the 4th respondent's seniority and promotion were valid under the applicable rules.