RAM SARUP vs STATE OF HARYANA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that following the deletion of Section 33 of the Punjab Panchayat Samitis and Zilla Parishads Act, 1961 by the Haryana Amendment Act of 1973, the Panchayat Samiti lost its authority to make appointments. Consequently, the appellant's appointment as Head Clerk was invalid, and the Government was not obligated to absorb him in that position. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision that the appellant was lawfully appointed only as a clerk.