STATE OF ORISSA vs SADHU CHARAN PRADHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Orissa Administrative Tribunal that the respondent, a mason, was entitled to retire at the age of 60 years under the Orissa Service Code, specifically referencing Rule 71(a). The Court noted that the Tribunal correctly classified the respondent as a 'workman' based on the definition provided in the Finance Department notification. The appeal by the State of Orissa was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling that the respondent's employment should be treated as that of an industry worker, thus allowing him to continue in service until the age of 60.