STATE OF TAMIL NADU & ORS. vs M.N. SUNDARAJAN

The Supreme Court held that the term 'appointments' in G.O. No. 1782 dated June 27, 1973 includes the power to terminate appointments, including compulsory retirements, as per Section 16 of the General Clauses Act. The Court upheld the respondent's compulsory retirement, stating that the Review Committee's recommendations lacked peremptory effect and did not invalidate the government's decision. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, affirming the validity of the respondent's retirement.