SADHAN CHANDRA DEY vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that the appellants, previously employed as Volunteers by the Eastern Railway, should be recognized as casual employees with temporary status under the relevant Railway rules. The Court emphasized that the Railway Administration's failure to implement the Tribunal's order violated the principles of fair treatment and service conditions for temporary employees. Consequently, the Court directed the Railway Administration to treat the appellants as casual employees with appropriate benefits from specified dates, ensuring compliance with the Tribunal's earlier rulings.