STATE OF HARYANA vs DES RAJ SANGAR & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the abolition of the post of Panchayati Raj Election Officer by the Punjab Government was valid as it was based on administrative reasons and taken in good faith, thus not subject to judicial interference. The Court clarified that the decision to retain or abolish posts is within the government's discretion, provided it is not a guise to terminate services. However, upon abolition, the respondent's lien on his permanent post as Head Assistant was revived under Rule 3.14 of the Punjab Civil Service Rules. The High Court's quashing of the abolition order was deemed erroneous.