STATE OF U.P. vs ROADWAYS MINISTERIAL STAFF ASSON.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 9(II) of the U.P. State Roadways Organization (Abolition of Posts & Absorption of Employees) Rules, 1982, made under Article 309 of the Constitution, affirming that the absorption of employees into the Corporation is lawful. The Court ruled that employees who were on deputation and opted for absorption are entitled to pensionary benefits, thereby maintaining their status as government employees. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision regarding the validity of the absorption rules and the pensionary benefits for the affected employees.