TARA SINGH ETC. ETC. vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 244(2) of the Rajasthan Service Rules, which allows for the compulsory retirement of government servants after 25 years of service, stating that such retirement is in the public interest and does not violate Article 311 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the right to public employment is governed by rules, and the delegation of power to appointing authorities, such as collectors, is valid. The Court dismissed the petitions, affirming that the orders of compulsory retirement do not carry a stigma and are not arbitrary or discriminatory.