S.P. DUBEY vs M.P.S.R.T. CORPN. AND ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, an employee of a private transport company taken over by the State, was entitled to continue in service until the age of 60 years, as per the assurance given during the takeover. The Court ruled that the age of superannuation stipulated in the State Service Rules (58 years) could not apply to the appellant due to the specific provisions made during the takeover under Section 34 of the Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. The Court allowed the appeal, emphasizing that the State must honor its assurances regarding the terms of service for existing employees.