STATE OF H.P. vs KAILASH CHAND MAHAJAN .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 5(6) of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, regarding the retirement age of the Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board. The Court held that the amendment introducing a superannuation age of 65 years was not ultra vires Article 14 of the Constitution, affirming that the right to continue in office does not create a legitimate expectation. The Court further clarified that extensions of appointment do not constitute re-appointments under the Act, thus upholding the validity of the notifications issued by the State Government.